Arthur raised both hands and spread his fingers wide. Flames exploded outward in every direction, instantly engulfing the room. It wasn't a controlled burst this time. It was a reckless, full-force eruption of heat and power. The walls couldn't take it. The air was filled with smoke and sparks, and the floor cracked under the intensity.
Liam braced himself, but just as the fire surged toward him, a hand gripped his shoulder.
In a flash, Vanessa teleported the three of them out of the building.
Boom!!!
The moment they appeared outside, the house behind them exploded. The shockwave blew outward in a violent blast of heat and debris. A chunk of flaming wood rocketed through the air, spinning fast, aimed directly at the girl beside Liam.
"Move!"
Liam didn't hesitate. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her with him, dragging her clear just as the burning timber smashed into the ground where she had been standing. The impact sent embers flying in every direction.
