ZURI

A burst of fire slammed into the vines with a deafening crack.

The wall of living roots that had already closed and healed so quickly was ripped apart this time, burning and splitting until a gaping hole yawned open, a hole that would take more than just a minute to heal.

“Everyone, stay back!” Isolde ordered above the chaos. Smoke and ash sprayed in the air, choking the green that usually pulsed with quiet life.

My heart froze in my chest. This wasn’t just a breach. This was ...