Kaira's POV

While I was still running after him, something unexpected happened. My heart, which was already pounding too fast from running, throbbed even harder when I saw him suddenly moving backward toward me.

He was almost at the corner, close to the main street where cars passed by, unlike the quiet alley where he had taken my phone. His hands were raised behind his head like he was surrendering.

"What’s going on?" I whispered, my eyes widening in shock.

Then I slowed down, my steps ...