Alex’s pov:

Even though I was shaken up, and looking anxiously at the damned red circle every few seconds, I knew what needed to be done, and I had to act quickly.

Jade appeared to be peacefully asleep to any onlooker, but not only did I trust Paulina’s assessment, but I also could tell that her heartbeat was growing weaker.

“You’re not leaving me,” I mumbled, more to myself than anyone else, but that had the knack to make my parents look at me.

Paulina told me I ...