“I’m sorry,” I apologized to Finnick for my state.

It’s all because of Ash. I wasn’t even sure if it was really him.

If Finnick hadn’t shown up earlier, I probably wouldn’t have survived. I was lucky to have him on my team. Even Simon, who questions almost everything, couldn’t deny Finnick’s skills.

Finnick is quick, efficient, and highly capable. Simon had tried recruiting him in the past, but Finnick refused and chose to work under me instead.

And now, here he was, ...