Flames suddenly flared, fanned by a gust of wind. Within seconds, the fire spread wildly, catching the gauzy curtains and decorative arrangements.
Thick, acrid smoke billowed into the air as roaring flames swallowed the peaceful wedding venue.
The crowd erupted into chaos. Screams and panicked cries rang out from every direction.
The wooden ceremony arch was quickly engulfed in flames. Its burning beams groaned and swayed dangerously, threatening to collapse at any moment.
Elara froze, too stunned to react.
Just as a flaming beam came crashing down toward her, Lucian, standing right beside her, shoved her out of the way without hesitation and threw himself beneath the falling beam.
Boom. The burning beam slammed into Lucian with a deafening crash.
He let out a low groan and collapse
