Chapter 198

The boys and I get to spend most of the break together, eating breakfast in The Mess, or downing those tiny snack-sized boxes of cereal in my dorm. But then Wednesday hits, and they disappear to their parties. I’m not sure what sort of bets they’re making, but I have a feeling it all goes back to my list.

Something big is coming.

The Company or the Harpies, or whatever you want to call them, are going to pay dearly. I can feel it.

I try not to worry about it and enjoy some time off from studying, relaxing in my room and reading, playing the harp—but only when Mr. Carter is around for protection—or texting Miranda, Andrew, and Dad.

On Saturday, the boys surprise me by showing up at my door.

“Come on, Marnye,” Zack says, reaching out his hand for mine. Lizzie and Myron aren’t with them, and I raise an eyebrow as I glance down at my tank top and sweats.

“I’m not really dressed to go out—” I start, but Zack just grins and grabs my wrist anyway, tuggin