For a moment, I was frozen, shock rooting me to the spot. The knife slipped from my fingers and clattered to the floor as I rushed forward, catching him just as his knees buckled.

“Luke!” I cried, panic lacing my voice as I struggled to support his weight. “What happened? Who did this to you?”

He winced, a groan escaping his lips as he tried to speak. “No… time… inside…”

I nodded frantically, helping him inside and shutting the door behind us. My mind raced as I guided him ...