Chapter Five
Leah and I shuffled our feet, alongside the crew, and exchanged relieved glances when Blaze finally ended the silence.
“I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.”
“That really should be my line, given your recent behavior,” Anna replied, her mouth pulled into an unforgiving line.
“You’re disappointed.” It was not a question as Blaze met her eyes, the sadness in his voice palpable, causing more awkward foot-shuffling from the rest of us.
“Are you sure you want to do this here?” She nodded around the room but her eyes remained locked on Blaze, who was starting to resemble an ice sculpture fracturing under her laser-like glare. “In front of your crew?”
I gave him credit, Blaze managed to move his lips and little else.
“Hey guys, can you give us ten?” He squinted at Anna, before ad
