![]() ![]() She tried to take a breath, and choked on the thick haze of smoke. She clung to his neck, knowing if she let go and they were separated, she'd be toast. She tripped and fell to her knees, and the next thing she knew, Logan's arms were around her and he was carrying her through the smoke. ![]() He pulled her down the trail the smoke was so thick she couldn't see farther than her elbow. ![]() “The fire will take care of her,” he said, and even as the fire threatened to overtake Maya, she shivered at the picture his words painted. Grabbing her hand, he pulled her out from beneath the tree, just before a loud crack sounded and it split in half. Seconds later he'd removed enough tape to set her free. Logan squatted at her feet, ripping at Maya's duct tape with his teeth and hands. She ran up the hill, as fast and nimble as a rabbit. He shifted his weight to look at her, and Jenny took advantage of his split-second distraction to wriggle away. ![]()
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