CHAPTER 30

Starlight turned the moment Meghan was entering the room. Her face was pale.

“Aunt Hazel called…” she whispered.

“Elijah?” Starlight asked, already knowing the answer.

Meghan took her hands.

“He’s okay, sweetie.”

“What happened?” she asked, her voice trembling.

“Don’t freak out, okay? He was stabbed…”

“What?! No!” Starlight yelled.

“He’s in stable condition.”

Meghan hurried to the door.

“Where is he?” Starlight asked.

“Saint Croix Hospital…” she said then paused. “But... EJ said for you not to come.”

Starlight frowned.

“Oh…”

“I need to take Aunt Hazel. She can’t drive on the ice, too jumpy,” Meghan replied, hugging her. “I’ll let you know as soon as I know more.”

“Okay,” she whispered, feeling numb.

After closing the door, Starlight stood still, like a statue. The man she loved was hurt… But he was stable enough to tell her not to come. Starlight hugged herself, hating how cold she felt.

“If he doesn’t want me there,