When she emerged from the tank, hair slicked back and dripping with water, the crowd was losing its collective mind. The state police struggled to keep the excited group back as people tried to reach in for back slaps and high-fives. The governor’s eyes were glistening with self-satisfaction when she glanced at Mila, who’d hoisted herself back to her seat. Without giving it any thought, Mila met her gaze with a wink and lopsided red smile.
