"It's Mina," Zyran choked out. His voice shook with panic. "She is at the hospital, she just tried to end her life."

The warm, romantic air in my office disappeared instantly.

Zyran no longer looked at me. His mind was already miles away, rushing to her side.

He shoved his phone into his pocket and turned toward the door.

"I have to go," he said quickly, grabbing the door handle. "I will call you later."

"Zyran, wait," I said, standing up from my chair. My heart pounded against my ribs.

He threw the door open and sprinted down the hallway. He didn’t look back. He left me standing alone in...