He frowned, perhaps sensing that something was bothering her. “I’m only going to sleep for a little while, OK? Don’t let me waste the day.”
Jack woke up suddenly, his eyelids fluttering open at the sharp pain in this arm. He sat up, checking to see if Avice was asleep.
He kissed her cheek before pulling away, being careful to avoid any startling movements. He pulled the blanket to her chin and hurried to Natalia’s room, his heart pounding.
He closed the door behind him, his eyes filled with worry, before his hand pulsed with pain. He gasped as a flame rose from his palm and he quickly took off the twine ring, cursing as sparks singed his fingers. He stowed the ring in his pocket and observed the fire, his brow furrowed.
The flame trembled in his hands before extinguishing and Jack took deep breaths, obviously disturbed. A fern on the wall shuddered and Jack looked up, his brows furrowed. The brown leaves shifted, lightening first to a mottled yellow, then to a rich and vibrant green. The plant grew, extending towards Jack and he sat back, his eyes wide
