Emma
I broke away from James, running back toward the burning building, toward Dominic. James caught me within seconds, his training easily overcoming my desperate strength.
"Mrs. Sterling—Emma—stop! The team will extract him."
"Let me GO!" I fought against his hold with everything I had. "Dominic is in there!"
"And trained professionals are getting him out," James insisted, his voice firm but gentle. "You running back endangers everyone involved in the extraction, including Dominic."
Logic penetrated my panic just enough to make me hesitate. James was right—I had no training, no equipment. Going back would make me a liability rather than help.
"Please," I whispered, the fight draining from me. "Please, James."
His expression softened with understanding. "The team is the best in the
