Maria's Point of View
My heart raced as I held the phone to my ear, Martha's panicked words still ringing in my head. Kairo’s eyes were locked on me, filled with the same dread that had just punched its way into my chest. My mind spun with all the possibilities of what could have happened.
"What’s going on, Maria?" Kairo asked, his voice low but urgent.
I swallowed, trying to steady my breath. "Martha said something’s happened with Floyd." My voice cracked as I spoke, and it was like admitting the words out loud made the fear so much more real.
"Let’s go," Kairo said without missing a beat, grabbing his jacket and tossing me mine. His focus was sharp, and I could see the same panic behind his eyes that I felt. He was already out the door, pulling me with him.
The drive felt like it t
