THE MOMENT ACE AND DARREN SAVE AVA FROM THE JANITOR'S CLOSET
My heart raced in my chest as I rushed through another floor, kicking open the door to every classroom open. My eyes searched only for her, as I looked in every corner, wishing to catch a glimpse of her. There was a storm brewing within me, and all I wanted was to make sure she was safe. I had not felt this kind of fear since I found Priya in that state that day, two years ago. But she was in front of me and I knew I would help her. My Duckling was still missing, and I had no idea where she was.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm my wild heart. "Relax," I said to myself. "She's gonna be fine. You're gonna find her, and then everything will be okay." The words sounded like a weak attempt at reassurance, as my heart refused to
