A Burning Desire

Ophelia shrieked, falling onto her knees, but Killorn lunged past her. He pinned Beetle down, who flailed and snarled, revealing the fur that sprouted from his skin. Beetle was close to shifting.

"Burn your gown, Ophelia, NOW!" Killorn roared, the sound half human and wolf. She was quick to undress, forgetting her modesty, and tossed the fabric into the blazing fireplace, turning around to quickly scramble to put on his tunic. "Throw everything into the fire!" he seethed.

Ophelia quickly obeyed, uncorking the bottle, and pouring the entire thing into the fireplace. Immediately, the flames engulfed and grew bigger, as if absorbing oil. She tossed in the glass for good measure, jumping back as embers flew into the air, nearly licking at her exposed legs.