Inside the office, the air had turned into a scalding poison.The thunderous collapse outside the door rang like a death knell.Immediately after, the flames that had been blocked surged forward as if they had found a new outlet, pouring violently through cracks and along the edges of the door.The wooden door warped and split under the extreme heat, emitting a teeth-grinding groan. The stench of burning wood mixed with the sharp, acrid smell of chemical combustion, thick enough to choke."The wall's down. The route is completely blocked."Cecilia leaned against Liam's chest, her voice soft and eerily calm, as if she had already accepted it.She shook her head slightly.Liam's arms tightened around her, holding her as if he wanted to fuse her into his very bones. His voice, however, was steady--unyielding, powerful."Don't be afraid. I'm here. There has to be a way."Meredith rushed to the window, now completely stripped
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