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"Did something happen?" I asked as I walked into Rylee's room. She flinched, her soul nearly leaving her body. I gave her an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you," I said and she let out a sigh. She looked nervous as she paced back and forth, her eyes wide with panic.

"Okay, will you calm down and tell me what's going on? You don't look so good, Ry," I said and she shook her head.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have gone to see Karen. I should have stayed in ...