Lucas's POV

The residential fire burns like hell unleashed, orange flames clawing at the night sky with hungry fury. I bark orders into my radio while coordinating the bucket brigade, sweat streaming down my face as the heat presses against us in waves.

"Team Four, establish a firebreak at the north perimeter!" My voice cuts through the chaos. "Team Two, get those families evacuated from sector three!"

Through the mind-link, Logan's presence buzzes with similar intensity ...