*Rhys*

“Rhys, we need to talk,” Daxton’s voice cut through my head, waking me up with a start.

“What?” I sent back, half asleep.

“Talk. Now,” he said, keeping his words short and clear. After a short pause, he added, “Alone.”

I opened my eyes. It was still dark in my room, and Saoirse was snoring lightly beside me. She was too embarrassed to believe she snored, but I thought it was cute. Slowly, being sure not to wake her, I managed to ...