“Well, if it comes to that, I’m on borrowed time anyway. Don’t think twice about using those darts.” “You think I couldn’t?” I look her straight in the eye. I remember all the years of meanness, but I also factor in how she’s transformed since the reaping. Defending Louella, helping Ampert, looking out for the Newcomers. “I think you couldn’t.” For just a second, a look crosses her face. Young and vulnerable.

