The Fire That Chose Me
“Now… shape it. Think of it as a flame in your hand. Small enough to hold, steady enough not to burn you.”
Her brow furrowed. Sweat broke across her temples. She pictured it small, contained, a flicker of light cupped between her palms. And to her shock, she felt it: heat gathering, real and alive. When she opened her eyes, a soft flame danced just above her skin, glowing gold and red.
Her breath caught. “Aiden…”
His gaze softened with pride, though he didn’t move closer. “You’re doing it. Hold it steady.”
The flame quivered with her excitement, threatening to lash out, but she steadied her breath, focusing on the rhythm of his heartbeat she knew so well. Slowly, the flame calmed. It burned,