"Ruby?" Rayna asked again, stepping closer when she noticed Ruby had zoned out. Her brow furrowed with concern as she took in the stunned, pale look on her friend's face. "What happened? Did they say anything? Why is it the police calling? Has she been arrested?"
Ruby blinked slowly, her thoughts still reeling, words forming like molasses in her mouth. "I don't know…" Her voice came out quiet, almost breathless. "The officer just said something happened to my mom. He said I needed to come to the hospital."
Rayna's eyes widened slightly. "Which hospital?"
"Zeden General." Ruby swallowed. "He said they're sending a car to pick me up." Her gaze drifted, unfocused. "Why didn't we see her when we were leaving there?"
"Maybe we had already left by then," Rayna said, shaking her head. "I don't know… but I'm going with you."
