RYDER

I open my eyes suddenly, before dream Ray gets hold of me with his skate in his hand to slash my face open.

The first thing I feel is the weight of Aria's head on my arm. Thankfully, I didn't wake her. I stare at her perfect sleeping face in the dark room, then check the time on her alarm clock.

It's a little over five in the morning, and I think it's time for me to go.

I don't want Coach to wake up and find me here. Though he showed me last night that he tolerated my presence, I know ...