The flames disappeared instantly. Like they had never been there. The curtains were fine-no burn marks, no smoke, nothing.
Alpha looked confused, his breathing was heavy. "What's wrong?"
"I-" Annie's heart was racing. Her hands were still hot, tingling with that awful power she didn't understand. "I thought I saw-it's nothing. Sorry. I just-I got dizzy for a second."
Alpha's eyes narrowed slightly. "Dizzy?"
"Yeah. Low blood sugar or something. I haven't eaten much today."
She was lying. They both knew she was lying.
But Alpha didn't push. Instead, he reached down and took her hands in his-and immediately felt the heat radiating from her palms.
"Annie, your hands are burning up," he said, concern flooding his face. "Are you sure you're okay? Should I call Doctor Owen?
