My heart skipped a beat.


    As I reached out and touched the person’s shoulder, she moved so fast I didn’t even see it coming. A sharp kick landed under my chin, knocking me back.


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    “Because we are,” Ezra said, as if it were obvious. “Only Zetens got summoned to these trials. Why are you surprised?”


    She stared at me for a moment, then nodded. “Alright. Whatever, let’s focus on surviving here first.”


    “So,” I said, changing the subject, “what’s our plan?”


    “Alright, let’s get to work,” I said, handing one to each of the twins.


    Ezra followed behind, laughing as he placed his haul on the table. “Look again, dumbass. *Seven.* Beat that.”Liam groaned, throwing his hands up. “No way I lost?”


    “Eleven,” she announced simply.


    My face burned with embarrassment. “Alright, alright, it’s not that funny!”