My gaze jerks to the woman. Her eyes are open and lifeless. Gabriella walks over to me as I stand and use the wall for support. "I will take care of your mother, Señorita. Attend your man."

Gabriella is crying. I look between her and my mom, whose expression is panicked. She has a struggling Kiley in a death grip. "Mom, go with Gabriella. Alex needs me." Some of the shock leaves my mom's face and she nods. I don't watch the women leave because my focus is on Alex.

I sink ...