CHAPTER ELEVENHailee “Hailee, are you going to skate or what?” Alison called from the ice. The outdoor rink was busy today, especially for a Tuesday evening. The second rink was closed off to the public because it was being set up for some sort of event. “Pay attention to your student, Alison, and stop worrying about me.” She stood there with ice skates on, hoping Alison would run out of time, or the rinks had to be evacuated, or… Well, anything that would get her out of having to ice skate. “Don’t worry about Cassie.” Alison looked at the young girl and let go of her hands. “She’s doing great.” Ali skated backwards so she was well ahead of the girl. Cassie skated gracefully and without error to her teacher. “I’m much better than I was last month. I could help you, Hailee,” Cassie call

