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Оглавление“Hurry, Rachel. The fire is spreading over the roof.”
The sound of his voice calmed the fear rising in her even as she climbed to the window and grabbed Jake’s hands to hold tight. With her arms hanging out the window and her upper chest lying on the bottom of it, her legs dangled in midair in the bathroom. She tried to move forward, but something sharp scraped her side.
“There must be some glass on my right, but don’t stop.”
“Sorry, I thought I got all the glass out of the frame.”
Another crash sounded behind her. Time was running out.
Rachel managed to shift a bit while Jake said, “I’ll be right back. I remember there was a blanket in the shed.” Jake raced toward the small building.
The scent of smoke and burning wood bombarded Rachel. Someone wanted to destroy the house and Rachel and her aunt with it. But why? Coughs racked her while Jake rushed back. He took the blanket and put it between her and the window frame.
“This should help you move easier.” Then he grabbed her arms and yanked.
“Just get me out.” She imagined the flames eating away at the door and any second bursting into the room…
