Jasin spread his palm and summoned a ball of fire in the middle of it. The woman smiled and watched the flames flicker, then produced a matching one in her hand, making us gasp.
“How…?” he asked.
“My name is Calla, and I am the High Priestess of the Fire God.” She closed her hand and the flame vanished. “Like you, I’ve been gifted a touch of his power in order to serve him.”
“Does that mean you’re a Dragon also?” Auric asked.
“No, that is your destiny and not mine.” She frowned as she glanced between us again. “I expected four men, though.”
My throat clenched up at the reminder. “One of them didn’t want to be here.”
“No matter. You only need the Crimson Dragon’s ascendant today.” She gestured toward the tall door of the temple, her long sleeves flowing around her. “Please come inside
