It was finally the day of the challenge.
I knew Mira would try something.
That was the first thought I had when I stepped into the gym and felt the noise hit me all at once. It wasn’t loud in a wild way. It was controlled. Expectant. Like everyone was holding their breath and waiting to see who would c***k first.
My name floated around in pieces.
“Jane—”
“She’s the one—”
“Do you think she can actually—”
I didn’t look at anyone. I kept my gaze forward, shoulders straight, pace even. If I let myself pay attention to the crowd, even for a second, Mira would win without lifting a finger.
Geneva walked beside me, her voice low. “She’s been staring at you since we walked in.”
“I know,” I said coolly.
“You okay?”
“I’m fine.”
She studied my face like she was checking for cracks. “You d
