A slight tremor of the body awakened Zack from his deep sleep. Sensing someone touching him, Zack abruptly sat up by reflex, his palm igniting with a flame as dark as ink. The searing heat scorched the air until it distorted, emitting a sharp crackling sound.
Zack's motion froze in mid-air. Realizing it was Alice who had woken him, he waved his hand to dissipate the roaring fire, his tense nerves relaxing as he slowly sat back down in his chair.
"I fell asleep... how long was I out?"
Chapter 57