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The memory of that day in the high school gym hit me with the force of a blizzard. The Christmas decorations that now surrounded me seemed to fade away, giving way to the dusty bleachers and the smell of sweat and adrenaline from years ago
I shook my head, pushing the memory away as the cold of the auditorium brought me back to reality. Denisse was right there, in front of the stage, in her bright red dress, repeating the same story to James.
“I repeat, she cheated!” Denisse shouted again, pointing at James. “Your Majesty, you can't reward someone who only knows how to climb using her body and lies!”
James, who had been listening to everything with terrifying calm, slowly stood up. His shadow fell long across the stage, covering me almost completely.
“Miss Denisse...” the di
