Brady tried to keep his voice level to give Liv courage, but in his heart, he knew there was very little hope for any of them. It was a matter of minutes before the smoke and flames would close in around them.
Desperately, he searched for a shelter, a way out.
Meanwhile, her heart pounding, Liv followed his instructions, making sure Cactus Jack wouldn’t trip on his reins if he panicked and ran. Somewhere above the smoke she could hear the drone of airplanes—was that water bombers? She looked up but could see nothing. They would never put out the fire in time! Her throat closed in one terrified gulp, and she reached for Brady with a shaking hand.