Silver Oath
The same fire that had exploded within him before sparked at the edges of his mind, hot and wild.
But this time, it didn’t come freely. It clawed against him, demanding more—more fear, more rage. He tried to summon it, and the world flickered with sparks of light, but nothing erupted.
The nearest vampire lunged, claws bared. Kaelen stumbled back—then Elira was there, her dagger flashing silver as she slashed across its arm. The creature hissed, retreating.
“Kaelen!” she shouted. “Focus! The fire is in you—command it!”