Carina POV
Hopeless, I stare into his pleading eyes. There is nothing I want more in the world than to be with him, but I am hesitant to go home. Everything I love, and everything I fear, is there. My mind is clear and objective – I should go home, but my chest pulls tight when I think of Silver Creek.
“Mason,” I look at him lovingly. “I want …”
Before I can finish my sentence, I get lightheaded and reach for Mason’s arm for support.
“Are you alright?” He pulls me into his embrace.
“Yeah, I … no,” I reach for my head when dark spots dance in front of my eyes. “Something is wrong. I feel … I feel awful. As if something’s sitting on my chest, it’s hard to breathe.”
“That’s it,” Mason picks me up unceremoniously. “I’m taking you to the hospital.”
“It will pass,” I protest weakly, even
