JamesMy phone buzzed in my pocket, shattering the warm silence between us. I sighed, already anticipating who it might be. The name flashing on the screen confirmed my suspicions."Dad," I greeted as I answered, keeping my tone steady.His voice came through sharp and direct, and the moment I heard the clipped edge to his words, my stomach tightened. He wanted something, and he wasn’t the type to ask lightly.I listened, my brow furrowing with each word. A tight knot formed in my chest, but I let him finish before responding. “Alright,” I said, my voice as calm as I could muster. “We’ll see you soon.”I ended the call, my fingers gripping the phone harder than necessary. Turning to Katniss, I forced a smile, though I could see she wasn’t fooled."That was my dad," I began, pausing for a moment to gauge her reaction. "He… he wants us to come to New York.”“Let’s go there with me and Giselle, Katniss,” he said.Her eyes widened slightly. I knew this wouldn’t be easy for her. Hell, it w
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