Aria’s POV
My heart sank. I had been so caught up with my parents that I forgot about the serious situation with Gavin. “Maira, I have to deal with something else. I’ll be back in a minute, okay?”
“Sure! Just don’t be too long,” she replied, giving me a reassuring smile.
I stepped out into the hallway and leaned against the wall, quickly typing back to Gavin.
[What do you mean by risky?]
His reply came almost instantly.
[You’re not safe right now. We need to meet. Can you come to the park again?]
Nerves prickled across my skin. “Okay,” I typed back.
[When?]
[Meet me tonight at eight. Bring anyone you trust.]
I frowned, hesitating at the last part. Should I bring Maira? I didn’t want her involved in my mess, but I also wanted someone to back me up.
[I’ll bring Maira. Is it rea
