The air whistled and a blazing arrow streaked through the clearing. Flames roared, engulfing the arrow as it slammed into Dorian's longsword.
BOOM!
The explosion rocked the ground, forcing Dorian to pivot and block at the last moment. The sword deflected, the blast scorching his armor, sending him staggering back. His smirk vanished, replaced by shock.
Kael's breath caught in his throat, his heart pounding. He turned to the source of the attack, and his eyes widened, as did Evelyne' and Garrick.'
At the entrance of the clearing stood Sera, her body wreathed in flames from head to toe. Her bow was drawn and another arrow nocked, its tip glowing with molten fire.
Her eyes burned with rage, tears evaporating in the heat, her leathers singed from the power coursing through her. Mira's body lay behind her, untouched by the flames.
"Sera…" Kael whispered, stunned.
