Chapter 17: I-I wasn’t!
Leon's jaw dropped, his blush deepening to a shade that rivaled the Crimson Thorn from his vision.
"I-I wasn't!" he stammered, though his guilty glance at Saria's chest betrayed him. "Okay, maybe a little. Can you blame me?"
Terya chuckled, her green eyes sparkling as she stepped closer. "Focus, kid," she said, her tone playful but firm.
She placed a hand on his shoulder, her fingers brushing his neck, and a shiver ran through him. "Picture a flame—sharp, controlled. Like a blade."
Leon nodded, his heart pounding from the dual assault of Saria's kiss and Terya's touch.
He closed his eyes, gripping the stone, and tried again, picturing a flame like Terya described.
The magic surged, stronger now, and a small, steady flame flickered in his palm, no longer tit-shaped.
He grinned, a spark of pride cutting through his embarrassment. "Hey, I did it!"
Saria nodded, her face blank but her eyes approving.
