Emma's magic had become completely wild, and he knew that she wasn't faking being unable to control it. No one in their right mind would have caused that fire and shown that terrified expression if it had been an act. The flames had surrounded her in a matter of seconds and were quickly spreading to the rest of the room. This fire had no normal appearance; it moved as if it wanted to swallow everything, burning down any place it touched. But it left a clear path for him to escape.

Emma found herself trapped, as if her own power had turned against her. Asher could run to safety and...