“He said it himself,” she interrupted. “I’m still stronger. He’s not going to hurt me.” Then her shadows raked down his soul, calling to his power. Taunting it. Any control he had snapped. His fire exploded out. He felt Rayner’s shield shatter at the impact. In a panic, he opened his eyes. And found Scarlett smiling wickedly at him. “There it is,” she purred. Flames of red and orange, yellow and blue, reflected in her silver irises. “Keep them burning, Prince.”
