Mated to the Flame

The moment the words came out of my mouth, I knew it was the wrong thing to say. Phoenix already told me that Lilia is afraid of her fire, and yet, I was so mesmerized once again by seeing my body engulfed in flames that it came out of my mouth before my brain could stop me.

As soon as she opened her eyes, they went wide as saucers, the scent of her fear spiked all around me, and she began screami