Prepared Motion

Elena stood in the changing room, staring at Tessa as she pulled off her work uniform and reached for her bag.

The words were on her tongue before she could stop them.

“I want to go with you guys.”

Tessa froze mid-motion, turning to look at her with a mix of confusion and surprise. “To the Iron Pit?” Her brows pulled together as if she needed to make sure she’d heard right.

Elena nodded, swallowin