MATEO "Can we step into my office for a while?" the doctor said to me, provoking me. But Zach placed his hands on my shoulders and squeezed it gently. I stole a glance at him and turned to the doctor. "Lead the way," I said grudgingly and watched him walk away. I followed behind him but not without stealing a glance at Allison from the door. My heart tightened inside my chest at the sight of her. She looked different and pale and so lifeless, it broke my heart so much to know that it was my fault. Everything was my fault. My eyes lingered on her for a while, my heartfelt heavy and pained and I wanted to go inside and hold her and tell her how sorry I was. Then I noticed her hands move and immediately held the doorknob. "Mr. Grayson" the doctor called out to me. "She is up," I said to

