“But she’s human!”

Mason squeezed my hand as I tensed.

I had never been good with speeches in high school. I hated public speaking and standing in front of all the people was making my anxiety rise.

Nate had told me to keep calm because some of them would be able to smell my emotions. I was trying my best to keep my fear at pain but there was nothing I could do about my anxiety.

The tension in the room made my stomach roll.

I was waiting for someone to ...