Bella:

“Ryder!” I gasped, rushing towards him as he crashed to the floor.

I reached for his hands, but then he opened his eyes, and a frown appeared on his face as he saw me. He slapped my hands away, sitting up.

“What the fuck? Who let you in, Runestone?” he questioned in a raised tone as he surveyed the room. “Babe,” he called out to Fae, and she rushed towards him while I stood there, allowing my heart to shatter into multiple pieces.

It was happening ...