Killian quickly grabbed a nearby glass of water and doused the fire before it could spread. When he turned back to Annie, she was staring at her hands with a mixture of horror and frustration.
"I can't even kiss you without setting things on fire?" she scoffed. "This is ridiculous!"
Killian studied her, his analytical mind working through what Doctor Owen had said about fire witches. "You're nervous around me."
Annie's eyes snapped to his. "What?"
"Fire witches harness their power through emotions. Doctor Owen was very clear about that." He stepped closer. "Your magic responds to what you're feeling. Fear. Anxiety. Excitement. Arousal." His voice dropped on that last word. "You're nervous with me, Annie. Why?"
She opened her mouth to deny it, but the words wouldn't come. B
