Chapter 32
VANESSA
“Vanessa, wait up,” Mary called behind me. I didn't want to stop but I had to. Training had been dismissed and everyone was packing up.
Our belongings were together so ignoring her was out of the question.
“I don't think it's appropriate to talk about what just happened Mary, we are surrounded,” I said in a hushed tone, sneakily running my eyes through the field.
“Well we didn't win the competition, that's a bummer.” Laria chimed in, awkwardly setting out the main issue.
“We will win a different competition next time, but now we need answers.” Mary took my hand, giving it a light squeeze. “I know this is overwhelming, so I am suggesting we head down to my house and have a word with Mercy. Who knows she might tell us something?” Mary proposed.
“You… Do you think s
