Ruby’s POV

The moment I saw Austin standing there, all the strength I’d been forcing myself to hold onto finally broke.

I ran to him.

I didn’t care that we were in a hospital hallway or who might see us. I slammed into his chest and wrapped my arms around him like he was the only solid thing left in the world. My face pressed into his jacket, and before I could stop myself, my body started trembling.

“I was so scared,” I whispered, my voice cracking. “I thought… I thought I was ...