Contracted By My Ex’s Father In Law
The chaotic sounds of the firefight rushed in—the crackle of flames, the hiss of water turning to steam, the shouted orders.
"Stay close to me," he ordered, his voice barely audible over the noise.
I got out, the heat from the fire washing over me in a wave. We moved toward the organized chaos, passing frantic workers and grim-faced security personnel. The light from the flames danced across Dante's face, highlighting the sharp angles and the icy rage in his eyes.
Just as we cleared a fire truck, a figure broke away from a huddle of men and rushed toward us.
It was Rowan
. His usual calm was gone. His clothes were smudged with soot, and his face was tight with stress and urgency.