Jade’s pov:

The price for recklessness was never rewarding. I should know. Waking up made me feel like a train had run me over.

Alex wasn’t by my side when I opened my eyes, but mom was.

I groaned, hating the bright light that seemed hell bent on blinding me, and she was quick to say, “Let me call the dcotor, sweetie.”

“Where’s Alex?” I asked, stopping her as I grabbed her wrist. “And where’s Tyler?”

“Tyler’s with Paulina,” mom let out softly. “The ...