Chapter 33
My eyes still feel red and raw as we line up in the center of the gymnasium—all the teams, including those ranking above us. I clench and unclench the fists at my sides. The order to come to the hall came eight minutes after my call with Shaelin was shut down. It took another ten for everyone to get here. We have been waiting in formation another twenty at least. My thoughts are reeling, but the two things that I keep settling on Sarkus is missing, and Carver knows that I was on the call. She had someone shut it down. It seems paranoid to think like that, but I know it must be true. Why else would everyone be gathering together like this? What is she going to do when she traces the call back to me?
“You okay?” Dita whispers from beside me. I look at her and glance away. The co
