Caesar's POV

The fire was spreading far too quickly.

The security guards were rushing to direct people toward the emergency exits, but the panic only created even more chaos. Instead of following the escape routes, everyone was trying to make their way back through the familiar entrance, elbowing and shoving desperately.

I couldn't give in to panic. I had to stay calm and act. I helped as many people around me as I could, guiding them toward the exits and keeping them from falling and bein