Ellie
Not being able to sleep was something she should've been getting used to. After several days of lying awake most of the night, this one was no different. Every time she'd start to doze off, she'd remember what it felt like to be held so tightly in River's arms. She'd think about Blade and how revolting he was. She'd worry about the contest the next day. What was she going to do if Blade one again?
River had to win the race. He just had to.
Finally, around 5:00 in the morning, she got up and headed for the kitchen, thinking it was going to be a multiple coffee sort of day. The race was supposed to start at 8:00. It was a long race, almost a marathon. The course wound its way through much of her territory, and her father wanted to give the contestants time to complete it before the
