Aiden

I jerked as I felt a twinge at my left side. It was as if someone was tugging at my flesh. Groaning, I clutched my palpitating heart whilst leaning on the round table for support.

"What's wrong?" Liam questioned with a raised eyebrow, whilst Kellen and Maya sidled to my side.

Sparkles lifted her gaze from her phone to meet mine. Her inquisitive ultramarine orbs stayed on mine for a few seconds, before glancing back to her phone.

"I'm fine," I grunted, then ...