Natalia
I read Cardan’s text again with a sigh.
We need to talk, meet me at the hospital. It's been thirty minutes since he sent me the message, and I’ve been waiting here at the balcony for half that time, wondering what it is he needs to speak to me about.
My heart picks pace as the door opens to reveal him. My mouth is agape as he steps into the balcony, then slams the door closed behind him.
“Cardan,” I start, my heart pounding in my chest. I haven’t seen him since that fateful day after we all got back from the junkyard. I wonder how he's coped he's everything.
“Nat.” He exhales, standing over me in a black jacket and slacks.
“I have to talk to you.” His voice is serious.
I look away, and my heart stutters a little. I know exactly what he wants to say. But I’m not sure I want
