Chapter 2 - Ryan Extinguishes The Raging Fire In The Master Bedroom
Thick, acrid smoke billowed toward the popcorn ceiling as the black shag rug fed the hungry orange flames.
Ryan didn't hesitate for a single second as he clutched the crying newborn tightly against his chest.
He dropped to his knees away from the spreading fire, using a heavy wool blanket to smother the blazing carpet.
Coughing violently from the toxic fumes, Ryan beat down the roaring sparks until only smoking embers remained.
Emily scrambled backward across the hardwood floor, her hands trembling as she stared at the charred patch of ruined rug.
Diane stood near the shattered doorway, her chest heaving heavily as a twisted, victorious smile crossed her lips.
“You can't protect her from what’s coming, Ryan... you have no idea who you're dealing with,” Diane hissed darkly.
Ryan stood up slowly, shielding the baby with one arm while glaring at his mother with unadulterated fury.
“Get out of this house right now, or I swear I will throw you out myself,” Ryan warned in a deadly whisper.
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Sirens wailed in the distance, rapidly growing louder as the local county emergency units approached the suburban neighborhood.
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