No One's Pov
Dominic fell heavily onto his knees, his hands dropping into the dirt as he stared blankly into the merciless fire. The heat lashed against his face, but he couldn't feel it.
For a man who controlled everything, the absolute helplessness of this moment was a suffocating chokehold.
"Boss! Be careful!" his assistant yelled, rushing through the thick smoke. He grabbed Dominic by the shoulders, forcefully dragging his numb, resisting body back toward the road.
Behind them, the distant sound of sirens finally approached. Within minutes, the dark forest was illuminated by flashing blue and red lights as police cars and fire trucks drove onto the dirt path. Soon they took control over the fire.
