Erick’s POV

The cave got really hot, really fast.

Erick felt Deborah's fear before he saw it. She was panicking, and her power was going wild. Then, silver flames burst from her skin. They weren't controlled like before, but all over the place.

"Deborah?" He reached for her, but the heat pushed him back. "Breathe. Just breathe."

"I can't," she said, her voice shaky. Her eyes were wide with fear. "Erick, I can't stop it. The kiss, the power surge, it's all too much. I'm..."

Fire ...