The place became chaotic as everyone scrambled to leave.

“Go, I’ll meet you outside,” Carrie told Zeda as she took out her phone to take pictures and videos of the magical item.

Zeda grabbed their shopping bags and ran outside, only stopping when she had put a safe distance between herself and the boutique. Carrie met her a moment later, a blur of werewolf speed.

An explosion shook the ground, and the Fashion Zone split in two. One side burst into flames, while the other remained ...