Will’s POV
Payton has been missing for two weeks when my dad finally, finally agrees to see me in his office.
Two weeks.
I swear, I’m the worst almost-boyfriend of all time. And my dad might just be the worst headmaster of all time.
When I step into his office, I’m surprised to see another person there with him. He’s around Seth’s age, if I had to guess—thirty-ish. He’s got red hair, and—
That’s all I need to know exactly who he is, I realize. He’s Payton’s brother.
“Will, this is Liam Shields,” Dad tells me, gesturing to the man. “Liam, this is my son, Will Tinsdale. He’s friends with your sister.”
I consider correcting his use of the word friends, but decide against it, given who it is we’re talking to. “Nice to meet you, man,” I tell him as I extend a hand. “I’m so sorry all t
