Chapter 63

Maeve’s POV

I stood at the edge of the bleachers.

The elementary school basketball game was in full swing, and the air was thick with the scent of popcorn from the concession stand and the faint, rubbery smell of the court.

Kids in oversized jerseys darted back and forth, their faces flushed with effort and excitement.

Parents and teachers lined the sidelines, some clapping politely, others shouti