Thick smoke billowed, and the scorching heat felt like it was searing Ryan’s lungs. But he didn’t care, he was willing to risk everything to find the woman he loved.
“Eudora, where are you? Answer me!”
His desperate voice cut through the chaos, making Eudora wonder if she was imagining things. She forced her stinging eyes open, trying to focus, and rasped weakly,
“I’m here, Ryan… I’m here… cough… cough… cough…”
As soon as she spoke, she was overcome by another fit of coughing.
Through the thick smoke, Ryan finally caught sight of Eudora tied tightly to the staircase railing near the window. His heart clenched, and without hesitation, he dashed toward her.
“Don’t be scared, I’m here!”
His voice was hoarse but filled with warmth. Eudora looked up in anticipation, and through the suffo
