STEFANO

Shock engulfs me in waves, but my instincts still kick in.

The moment Eden enters the room, I prepare a ball of fire in my hand, ready to blast it all over her face. However, just as I raise my palm to burn her, she catches my wrist in time and breaks it as though it’s made of glass.

Pain shoots up my arm, spreading to my entire body. I fall back, the flames in my hand extinguished completely. I land on the floor while Eden towers over me, watching me clutch my ...