Wendy
My dad did a great job of distracting me on the way to the Council, but as soon as we walked into the courtroom, my stomach twisted with nerves.
“Sphinx,” Tracker says from up front where she’s talking to Raptor. I instantly breathe a sigh of relief. She walks over and smiles at me.
“Are you ready for your first real debrief?” she asks me.
“I’m not sure,” I say honestly.
“Well, even though I wasn’t on the mission with you, as part of the Tech Team and because you’re underage, I’ll be standing up there with you. Just remember what we’ve talked about in the past. Answer the questions you’re asked, be truthful, and be concise.”
“Okay, I feel better knowing you’re here,” I say.
“Raptor thought you might,” she says, making me smile. That was sweet of Raptor to think of me and that
