Flames of Deception

It was a news report about the border fire from five years ago. Tessa's heart suddenly tightened.

The fire had broken out near the Ashbourne City border, a massive blaze that spread rapidly. The entire city's firefighting force had been mobilized, and even neighboring cities sent reinforcements. It took a full day and night before the fire was finally extinguished.

Tessa's elder brother had gone m