Chapter 54
CHAPTER
FIFTY-FOUR
Killian
T he roof caves in and flames erupt.
Emmie’s with Freya, sitting in the truck at a safe distance across the street. They got out the second the smoke detectors went off. I’m relieved they’re safe, but the pain in my chest is still at a lethal level.
“There’s someone still in there!” a nearby Shade yells as they tug a garden hose closer to the bar. “A girl! She ran inside!”
“Icy!” Emmie screams with tears in her eyes. Freya holds her tight to her chest, trying to soothe her. “Someone needs to get Icy!”
I look at the Black Briar. The scene is too familiar, and it roots me to the spot.
My home consumed by fire. My family gone. Amelia trapped inside, waiting for me to rescue her.
No…
No. No. No. No.
“Quick! Get the hoses going!” someone else shouts. Water sprays, but it’s not enough to make much a difference.
I glance at Xavier. His fear mirrors mine.
Our Omega is in there. I can feel her. Her panic is a constant tremor through our mate bond.
And in this moment, two things become abundantly clear.
I’m fucking in love with Iris Gardener.
And two, I’ll save her.
Or die trying.