The hour and a half break stretched ahead of us like an eternity. I needed to strategize. Needed to review footage. Needed to prepare for Julian's inevitable bullshit.
Instead, I found myself watching Stella Nova's performance on repeat on one of the arena's auxiliary screens, trying to figure out why her wink had bothered me so much.
Nel's voice whispered in my ear.
"Because nothing in this world happens by accident anymore. Not where you're concerned."
Yeah.
That was what I was afraid of.
Jaime appeared beside me, his eyes still slightly wet from emotional overflow. "Wasn't she amazing?"
"She's talented."
"She's a goddess among mortals!" He clutched his chest dramatically. "Her newest album is all about pushing past your limits and becoming the best version of yourself. Every song is a gym motivation anthem!"
"Of course it is."
"You think she'd sign an autograph?"
"Probably. That's literally her job."
