Lila snapped her head up, following the direction of the billowing black smoke. Her eyes widened in shock. The fire was coming from her and Adrian's bedroom.
Her heart felt as though it had been gripped by an iron hand; she ran toward it, ignoring all danger. When she reached the door, the sight before her made her eyes burn red, pushing her to the edge of madness.
The entire room was being swallowed by a raging inferno. The air was so dry that the wooden beams crackled and snapped as they burned. The bedroom door collapsed with a crash. As the corner of the jade bed—which gave off a faint, cool light—became visible amidst the flames, she didn't hesitate for a second. She charged into the sea of fire.
Dorian rushed forward in terror, grabbing her arm with all his might. "Ms. Ashford, yo
