Chapter 14

Raina had collapsed on the ground, screaming and clutching herself in a panic. I saw it clearly—blood was slowly spreading between her legs. I went cold and grabbed my phone to call an ambulance. People around us moved aside right away. This was about saving a life. No matter how much I hated her, I wasn't going to stand by and watch her die, especially with so many people watching. When they loaded her into the ambulance, I told Joseph to go collect his trophy first. He didn't want to leave me, but after I pushed back over and over, he finally gave in and didn't get on the ambulance with me. It should have been a happy day for him. Instead, it had been ruined. The guilt sat heavily in my chest. Joseph saw right through me and said, "This isn't your fault. She brought it on herself. Wait for me. As soon as I'm done, I'm coming to you." I nodded, then called Stellan. He let it ring several times before he picked up, like he was doing it on purpose. "So, you finally decided to ca