Amelia's POV

I wasn't comfortable with Gabe's final remarks for some reason. The piercing gleam in his eyes and the way his lips formed that unintelligible smile made it more than a casual comment.

It had a heavy vibe. Like a warning almost. The uneasiness persisted even after I watched his figure vanish down the hallway. “Amelia?” A voice jolted me out of my reverie.

Two competitors were coming toward me when I turned around. A small girl with dark curls was the first to walk, her ...