Fire
I didn't want to let go of Barbara. Everything about her was familiar. The way she smelled like lavender, the way her voice sounded soft and nurturing, the way her eyes held so much wisdom from all that she had experienced throughout her life. Even the way she felt as I wrapped my arms around her. It was all still her.
I took in a deep breath and opened my eyes, feeling at ease and happy as I did. But as soon as my eyes met Andrew's expression in front of me, I stiffened.
Andrew's face had paled and he looked uncomfortable and alert. The sword in his hand was the thing that made me bolt and turn around to see what he was facing. The silver sword was glowing brightly, almost in a sort of blue tone.
When I pulled away from Barbara and turned around to see what was behind me, my b
