Panic flooded Raina’s veins. Her brother was practically in the ER dying, and she didn’t even have the money to pay for the bills.

“What happened?” Ariel asked, looking at her, and back at the phone. “Didn’t you have any money in your card?” she asked, and Raina was unable to speak. Ariel shook her slightly, and she jumped.

“Kai. He has blocked all my cards as well,” she whispered, and Ariel’s hand flew to her mouth in a gasp.

Raina turned to her immediately. “Do you think you can borrow me some money? I promise I would pay you back,” she said, trying hard not to cry. Even Ariel...