They were both frozen in shock for a second, and then they were running headlong toward the flaming debris of Cole’s levtrans, which was partially embedded into the side of a shop. Onlookers were yelling for help, but most were afraid to approach. Alyssalee ran to the flame’s edge, and the heat reddened her face. Sophie grabbed her arm, pulling her back from harm, but Alyssalee resisted. “I can get him. I know I can. Just let me go!”
She knew no one could have survived, but if there was any chance, she had to try. Resolved to the reality of the situation, they both wept bitterly. The kind of sobs that infected anyone around, even if they didn’t know the cause. Sophie clasped onto Alyssalee, needing her strength to remain standing. The sirens of numerous emergency vehicles were approaching
