SERENA’S POV

As soon as the words left the newscaster's mouth, the world seemed to grind to a halt. I felt myself go numb, deaf and blind to everything except the loud beating of my heart in my chest. This couldn't possibly be real.

Mom crumpled to the floor in shock as she broke down crying. "No, Kaden has to be alright, he just has to!" she cried desperately.

That's when Cameron walked in, his smile fading at the sight of our tears. "What's wrong?" he asked, dropping to his knees beside Mom.

Between gasps she choked out, "It's Kaden - there was a plane crash. They are saying he...