RYDER

My heart starts throbbing in my chest, and it aches more than the silver chains around my wrists, making me feel weak with each passing hour.

Aria.

Something's wrong. I feel her pain right away and it makes my stomach churn. Aria isn't well. I panic so hard that my mind starts spinning uncontrollably. Fuck, what's happening to me? Why do I feel this way all of a sudden?

What are they doing to my girl?

"Aria," I grit out. "Aria!"

I feel strong suddenly. Invincible. It's the most ...