Chapter 116
One to save or destroy and both choices came with a price. Fucking demons.
I helped her to her feet, taking her weight as she hobbled unsteadily. "We need to get out of here."
I eyed the window. Of course, it had to be the one that still had glass. But the outside wall brushed the edge of the circle so we had a chance of escaping without being burned alive. I hoisted the chair and heaved it out the window.
Behind me, Lily shrieked. The rush of oxygen had fed the fire. She was still safe inside the circle but all around it flames blazed hotter and higher.
I stepped to the window. Outside, on the ground, Rohan and Drio turned their faces up to look at me. It seemed like Drio was holding Rohan back from racing inside.
"Jump," Rohan yelled at me. He and Drio moved into position to catch me.
I held up one finger. When I returned, Rohan was glaring at me.
"Jump," he yelled again.
I moved Lily to the window. His face drained of all color.