The world froze in that moment. Kate felt a buzzing in her ears, looked into Bastien’s honey-colored eyes one last time, and then everything went dark. When he saw her collapse, Bastien ran to her, letting out a heartbreaking scream that drew everyone’s attention. No matter how fast he ran, he felt Kate slipping farther and farther away. The distance felt eternal. When he finally reached her, he held her in his arms as the girls rushed over.

—Kate, Kate, answer me… Kate, love, open your eyes. D