RYDER

"Aria?"

I fucking panic at the sight of her on the ground. I try to turn the lights on but the living room remains dark.

She's coughing and there's a pool of vomit right by her mouth. I'm so scared that it fucking paralyzed me. I kneel beside her and scoop her into my arms. My chest is so tight that I can't breathe.

"Baby, talk to me. What happened? For the love of the goddess, tell me what happened!"

Aria wheezes. I stand up while holding her, then carry her outside. I need to get ...