Chapter 28

Nick's POV

"And now a news breaker!" I hear the announcer voice say.

I roll my eyes and finish my math problem.

"Is Katniss Everdeen coming back to us with Finnick Odair this time?"

I stiffen, my eyes slowly turning up to the TV.

"Here's proof of our rebel leaders here in the Capitol." A grainy picture of Lottie and Finn pops up.

My pencil clatters to the ground, my mouth open wide in shock.

What's Lottie doing at the Capitol?!

A picture of Lottie closeup and a picture of Mom as the Mockingjay shows up right next to each other.

"Nick!" Mom's voice calls out.

I jump and shut off the TV.

Mom's grey eyes pop over the side of the wall.

"I've got some deer meat for you." She sings out.

I laugh happily through gritted teeth.