KILLIAN'S POVThe exact second Victoria wrapped her hand around my arm, I felt the air leave the space between Maya and me. Maya took a step backward. Her face went totally blank, but I saw the sudden change in her eyes. It was the same look she gave me in the parking garage when the spark of hope died. She was pulling away, hiding herself behind her professional mask, and it made my chest ache. I tried to pull my arm out of Victoria’s grip, but she held on tight. She gave me a bright smile, then turned around to look at Maya. "Oh, hi!" Victoria said. Her voice was sweet, loud, and full of energy. She looked at the notebook in Maya's hands and then down at the blue fabric swatch pinned to my jersey. "Are you the one making Killian's suit for the dinner? These drawings look so good. You must be very talented.""Thank you," Maya said. Her voice was quiet, steady, and cold. She didn't look at me. She only looked at Victoria."I’m Victoria," she went on, holding out her hand with a bi
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