Chapter 28
Royal POV I hefted my spear and listened for Tributes. Venus and I had split apart about an hour ago to cover more ground. Valencia stayed with me, but I convinced her to climb a tree and act as a "lookout". She was pretty, but this was a Career's job. I slid slowly through the knee-deep water, keeping my eyes on the trees. I knew any Tributes in the water would see the ripples and know I was coming, so my best bet was overhead. Something caught my eye, and I looked closer at the thick leaves. It was a foot. And surely it was connected to a Tribute. Through the thick foliage, it probably couldn't even see me. I couldn't see much of it either, but I knew where to aim. I drew back my spear and threw. It vanished into the leaves until I could only see the handle. I heard a sharp cry, and
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