Louis sprinted to the door, but just as he thought salvation was within reach, a creak reverberated through the air. He fell back just in time when the heavy ceiling collapsed, sending a shower of debris and embers down the living room. He gasped for air as thick smoke filled his lungs.
Still struggling to breathe, he grabbed a metal chair and swung it at the window like a baseball bat. Shards of glass erupted like a burst of stars. He dived out with one swift motion, the unconscious man still on his back.
They both landed on the overgrown lawn.
"Arghh!"
His muscles ached at the impact of the fall. Ignoring the pain, he pushed himself back onto his feet, his eyes darting to the man who lay a distance from him. With what little force he had left, he dragged the man to safety and bent d
