*Darick’s POV*

Shit, shit, shit.

The one thing I didn’t want to happen, did.

I ran after Gwen as she raced down the hallway.

"Gwen. Please, wait," I grabbed her arm and turned her toward me.

"Darick, I promise I won't say anything, just please let me go." Her hands were shaking, and she looked frightened, her eyes wide with fear.

"Gwen. I'm not going to hurt you," I whispered.

I turned and saw Viktor staring at me. ...