Shadowbound Flame
A sudden, violent pulse of magic sent a flock of birds tumbling from the trees, and a nearby fox yelped, its body crumpling to the ground.
Sierra’s eyes widened in horror at what she’d done. She tried to will the shadows back, but they only surged, feeding on her fear. Malick, staggering to his feet, charged forward again, keeping his voice steady. “Sierra! You’re not alone! Fight it, please!”
The shadows recoiled for a moment at the sound of his voice, almost listening, but their hunger was too strong. She shook her head violently, tears streaking down her face. “You don’t understand!” she yelled, voice breaking. “I can’t control it!”
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