Black Ice
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Alan Voss is at the head of the table, looking like a king carved out of ice and ink.
He’s laughing at something his friend said, but his eyes aren't on his teammates.
He’s scanning the room. He’s searching.
I duck my head, my heart begins to race in that familiar, anxious way. I focus on my book, trying to let the equations drown out the shouting of the crowd.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶...
Suddenly, the light in my corner darkens. A shadow falls over my table, long and broad, blocking out the rest of the room.