My eyes widen at her but she merely watches me with an air of calmness. Before I can even call out to her, I'm shoved face forward onto the floor of the cage, earning a laugh as the door behind me slams shut and locks me in with Tate.
For mom, for dad, for Anna, I push myself up and stand before Tate who watches me with a hint of a smile. I fix my pony tail and try to put on a stoic expression, like Stella.
My gaze darts to her once more. I refuse to look at the eager faces pressed against the cage, reaching in with grubby fingers.
"Well?" Tate coaxes from behind me.
I face him slowly and try to hide my fear behind my mask. I shift, legs bent as I watch him do the same. The crowd roars with laughter and I don't understand why until I come to full height and realize he's much bigger, almost as big as Liam.