Kayla's POV

I quickly retreated into a corner of the hall. After confirming that there was no one around, I pulled out my phone from my pocket and dialed Nathan's number.

"Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unreachable..."

When the call went to voicemail for the fourth time, I decisively closed my phone, realizing that I couldn't reach Nathan.

Panic and unease filled my heart simultaneously. I paced anxiously, praying incessantly, hoping to know whether Nathan was there before the ...