Brianna! Is Sam okay?” Astrid cried.<br />“No. Drake tore him up.” She wanted to sound tough, but the sobs came bubbling up and overtook her. “Oh, God, Astrid, he’s hurt so bad.”<br />Astrid gasped and covered her hand with her mouth. Brianna put her arms around Astrid and sobbed into her hair.<br />“Is he going to die?” Astrid asked, voice wobbly.<br />“No, I don’t think so,” Brianna said. She stood back and wiped her tears. “I gave him something for the pain. But he’s messed up, Astrid.