-Valerio-
“Hey, Valerio!” I glanced over my shoulder, seeing James waving to get my attention, but I ignored him, focusing on my run on the treadmill. I had cranked up the music to the max, with the song “Feel Invincible” by Skillet blasting through the room.
I hoped it would give him the hint that I wasn’t in the mood to talk, but then I noticed the music gradually lowering. I pressed stop on the treadmill, and it began to slow down.
“I really hope you’ve got a good reason to interrupt me right now,” I said, turning to face James.
James just smiled faintly.
“Chris is keeping an eye on her. She won’t just disappear again,” he assured me.
“She had a whole pack around her last time,” I reminded him.
“She went off on her own,” he countered. “You know this.”
I sighed, grabbing the smal
