Chapter 24 Fire and Blood Chapter 24 Fire and Blood It hurt so much . +10 Free Coins The burning heat seared her skin until she bit through her own lip , crushed her molars , and still couldn't bear it . In that moment , she would have rather died instantly than suffer this slow , torturous death by fire . As Natalie's life flashed before her eyes- twenty - three years of helplessness and frustration she could only close them with a bitter heart , powerless to change her fate . Then , from somewhere within the inferno , a familiar voice rang out . " Natalie ! Can you hear me ? Where are you ? " " Natalie ! You slept with me , you can't just walk away ! Do you hear me ?! " " I haven't even told you my name yet ! Natalie ! " Baron's voice hit her ears like a hallucination . Was she imagining things ? She had loved Jensen for five years , given him everything she had , and yet he never came to save her . How could a man she'd only spent one night with risk death to come charging through the flames ? She thought maybe she'd lost her mind . Baron's face flashed through her thoughts - that kind , stubborn man - and she realized she still didn't know his name . Maybe that was for the best . If she died , at least she wouldn't leave any burdens behind . It hurts so much ... She thought she'd finally regained her voice , but it was already too late to cry out for help . Just when she believed death was certain , a tall figure appeared in the blaze before her . " Natalie , I'm here ! " Baron dropped to his knees , throwing a soaked blanket and a canister of water over her . " Hold this . I'm getting you out . " As the wet fabric wrapped around her burned skin , Natalie let out a muffled cry . Baron's bloodshot eyes filled with pain , but his voice stayed gentle . " Hang in there . I can't carry you otherwise . " Suddenly , a hand grabbed his ankle from behind . 1/3 758 pm Chapter 24 Fire and Blood +10 Free Coins He was about to kick it away when a faint voice said , " Mr. Baron .. it's Phantom . My leg's broken . I can't move . My only regret ... is not protecting Ms. Natalic . " She coughed , her words broken and weak . " This fire ... was no accident . Sharon planned it all . She set in just to kill Ms. Summers . I ... I have a portable fire extinguisher . Just go ." Baron hesitated . He'd been in such a rush that he forgot to bring an extinguisher . Hearing Phantom had one was a godsend . He crouched and took it from her side . Phantom was a mess her body broken , her leg crushed . There was no way he could carry both of them out . And he resented her for failing Natalie .. She failed her duty . Death is the price . " I'll take care of your family . Rest easy . " The words were calm , almost cold . Phantom managed a faint smile before closing her ey for good . Her breathing stopped . The fire roared louder , hotter . Baron wasted no more time . He activated the extinguisher and charged through the flames with Natalie in his arms . Outside , people rushed toward him . " Mr. Baron ! You're hurt ! Why did you go " Are you okay ? " " Shut up . " in ? " He was burned , filthy , bleeding - but the moment he spoke , the aura of command returned . He was still their king . " Call our people . Prep an OR . I'm performing the surgery myself . " The crowd panicked . " Mr. Baron , you barely escaped from Murica with your life . You can't risk any more injuries . If you operate " If I can't save her , then I have no business calling myself Witch Doctor . And if she dies .... the rest of the world will die with her ." Baron turned , carrying Natalie toward the waiting chopper . 273 7:50 pm Chapter 24 Fire and Blood His footsteps left a trail of blood . Moments after their departure , the fire trucks finally arrived . " Quick ! Put it out ! " With professional help , the fire was soon under control . But as they cleared the ruins , firefighters discovered a badly charred female body. Meanwhile , Jensen woke up . His eyes flew open , disoriented . +10 Free Coins " Mr. Luke , how are you feeling ? " a nurse asked quickly . Sharon rushed over as soon as she saw he was awake . " Jensen , are you okay ? " Her face was filthy , her makeup ruined by tears , hair tangled and full of ash . She looked like a wreck . But Jensen's mind went back to the fire . " Natalie ? Did you save her ? " He seized Sharon's wrist in a vice grip . She cried out in pain . 7:59 pm