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“Ihaveto get to her.”
My brother’s face was set in grim lines. “Think first. You’re no good to her hurt, or worse.”
I forced myself to take a breath, fighting the urgent need to rush into the house. “I’ve got a leather jacket in my car.”
Reath nodded. He was already wearing a black leather jacket.
I jogged back to the car and grabbed the brown jacket.
“Shit,” Reath muttered.
I looked up and saw several women hanging out of windows on both stories of the house. They were all calling for help.
Bell’s window was closed.
Colt’s truck pulled up, and Dante and Colt jogged over.
“Fuck,” Dante said.
“We have to help them,” Reath said. “We need to get them out.”
A sleek, red Lamborghini prowled down the street. Kav parked in the middle of the road and ran over. Right now, there was no sign of the billionaire businessman. Right now, he was just a man ready to help.
“Here.” Kav handed out several masks.
I took one. “Bell’s on the top floor. I’m going to get her.”
My brothers nodded.
“I’ll come with you,” Kav said.
“Dante, Colt, and I will help the others out,” Reath added.
In the distance, I heard the wail of sirens.
“Let’s go,” I barked, pulling the jacket on.
“Everyone away from the building,” Reath bellowed at the crowd.
I charged in the front door. I wasn’t waiting any longer.
I pulled my mask on. The smoke was intense. I ducked low, and headed for the stairs.
“This way,” I heard Dante yell. When I glanced back, I saw him shepherding two women toward the front door.
I took the stairs two at a time. On the landing, I found a collapsed woman having a coughing fit.
“Kavner.”
“I’ll get her out.” My brother crouched beside the woman. “I’ve got you. Come with me.” He looked up at me. “Be careful.”
With a nod, I kept going. The flames were intense at the top of the stairs, and I threw up an arm to shield my face. The fire was a lot worse up here.
I’d bet money that fucker Carr had set something alight up here.
I pulled the leather jacket up around my face and leaped through the flames.
“Bell!” I yelled.
