Mikayla POV
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
I bounce to the door, pulling it open and greeting Ryan with a big smile and a tight hug. I had called him last night, right after Rafe had dropped me off at home—the messages from Steven had left a nagging feeling I couldn’t shake, and Ryan was the one person I trusted to talk it through with. This morning, I woke to a text saying he was coming over, and even though I had a feeling it might be bad news, I couldn’t help feeling excited to see my friend.
“I’ve missed you too, Kay,” he laughs as he pulls away.
“Come in.” I smile and step aside, letting him inside. As he walks in, he reveals the handsome man following him up the porch steps. My chest tightens, and a ribbon of nerves winds through me at the sight of him. His face looks sullen, his jaw tight in
