Madeline's reason for leaving the games was not as grand, noble or generous as visiting the former delta in the hospital room that he was in.
No, in fact, it was something much more selfish than that.
Because of everything her friends had told her the day before as they were trying to 'help', she'd come across a rather dangerous idea.
Madeline was indeed the Seeker who would succeed her grandmother and her abilities were very treasured so much they were hidden and turned into a myth. Thanks to numerous years of hiding and secrecy, they were all but a rumour now.
The Seeker was an old story that usually got the kids gossiping.
'Someone with the power to find your mate.'
It sounded like a dream come true.
But for Madeline, it was anything but. She had the power to find someone else's mate for them… but was robbed of the power to seek out hers.
Kyle was definitely an oddball.