Amelia
“Hunt Ceremony?” I repeat, unsure what Ava’s referring to.
Neither of them seem to hear me though as they stare each other down. Ava’s innocent expression is completely insincere, but I doubt the prince realizes it.
“No,” he answers her firmly. “Maya is not suited for the Hunt Ceremony. It will only place in her unnecessary danger.”
Ava laughs at that. “Isn’t that the whole point of the ceremony?” she asks with an arched eyebrow.
Unnecessary danger? My pulse picks up as I wait to find out more. I still don’t understand exactly what this ceremony is, though it sounds twisted so far.
“Everyone could bring their pets!” Ava suggests. “It’s such a fun and interesting ceremony. Isn’t that what you’ve been training Maya for?”
“No.”
“No?” Ava challenges again. I’ve never seen an
