Liam

I knew something was wrong the moment I saw Maya in the hallway. She stood by her locker, gripping the metal door like it was the only thing keeping her upright. Her hands were shaking. Even from twenty feet away, through the crowd of students rushing to their next class, I could feel her fear through the mate bond. It hit me like a punch to the chest, stealing my breath.

I pushed through the crowd, not caring who I shoved aside. Jessica shot me a dirty look as I passed, but I ignored her. Nothing mattered except getting to Maya.

"Maya." I reached for her arm, but she...