Disconnected

Dylan closes the door behind him after confirming that Damon is still breathing.

Leaning by the door, he tries to calm the nerves and frustration that has been building up since he received the news of Damon's hospitalization. He takes deep, even breaths, waiting for Collin to return after escorting everyone downstairs.

The hallway is empty, quiet; and, in the stillness of the VIP floor, he attempts to organize his thoughts, trying to keep up with everything that has been happening recently.

A drop is dangerous, Dylan knows that. He still remembers the words from his sub-gender counselor, warning him about the dangers of being rejected by his mate.

"Finding your mate and forming a bond is always a blessing," the no-nonsense Beta says to the sixteen-year-old Dylan, "but nothing comes without a risk."