[ K A R A ]

My mind was lost as soon as I read those words, and suddenly I felt so lightheaded. Did something happen to Ryder? My stomach twisted at the thought and I was having trouble breathing. With trembling hands, I dialed my mom's number, and she picked up after the first ring.

"Mom?" I said quickly.

"Honey, I've been trying to reach you—" I could sense the distress in her voice, that riled me up even more.

"Mom, where are you? What's going on?"

"I'm ...