Edith ran swiftly towards the Manor, horror welling up inside her as she saw the flames taking hold. One side of the Manor was engulfed in flames. She had to get inside. She had to get to her father’s cat.

Suddenly, a firm hand grabbed her shoulder, pulling her to a halt.

“Edith!” Caden turned her to face him. “You can’t go in there!”

Edith tried to twist her arm away, but Caden’s grip on her shoulder was unyielding. The sirens were getting closer, but the ...