The Fire That Chose Me
She opened her eyes—and flame danced at her fingertips, golden and alive.
The fire was beautiful. Terrifying. It wanted to grow, to consume. Panic surged through her, and the flames flared wildly, licking up her arms.
“Control it!” Rowan barked.
“I’m trying!” Evelynn cried, her voice cracking. Her skin felt as though it was splitting, her veins molten.
Aiden was there in an instant, wrapping his arms around her from behind, his voice a low murmur against her ear. “Breathe, Eve. Don’t fight it. Guide it.”