Gabriel’s POV
I gripped Aria’s hand tighter and turned to Nick.
“Do you have the phone here?” I asked.
Nick reached into his pocket and pulled out Calvin’s phone. He placed it down on the table and looked up at me. My friends sat down at the table and nervously glanced at the phone.
I looked at my sister. “Are you ready?”
She took a deep breath and nodded slowly.
I wish we didn’t have to do this. I wish there was another way. I was against her being here and listening to this. Others thought she had a right to know. Looking at her right now, I regret not fighting against them harder.
“We are here for you, okay?” Jake said, reaching over the table for Aria’s hand.
She let go of me and took his hand in hers. “Thank you, Jake.”
I pulled her hand from Jake and put it back in mine.
