Alice showed up in his sharp olive-green uniform, boots caked with dust. His face was as stiff and distant as the first time they'd met. He said bluntly, "Training's not over yet. Ethan asked me to come get you."
Celeste gave a polite nod. "Thanks."
Though Mr. Foster had already warned her that Alice wasn't exactly the warm and fuzzy type, she knew the real reason for his attitude-thanks to Nora, he had a strong dislike for her.
Once in the car, they drove straight through the city. It was fine cruising through downtown, but once they hit the western outskirts, Alice started speeding like he was late for war. Outside, the trees zipped past in a blur.
Celeste felt like her stomach was doing flips. She nearly lost it but managed to keep it together.
As the scenery flew by, s
