#Chapter 348: A Princely Revenge

Bridget, Veronica, me, and Jessica lined up at the starting line in that order. By now the camera crews were ready and waiting. Many were dotted along with beach with a few others out in the boats around the designated racing area. Nathan directed us where the path would be, showing us both on a map and through a sample runner: a local member of the staff who was a prolific swimmer. Nathan then asked us if we were comfortable we knew the route and we all said we were. “Good luck, girls,” Bridget said to the rest of us as we took our marks. “You’re going to need it.” Veronica gave her a flat look in return. Jessica wasn’t paying attention. It took everything in me not to glare. “She’s trying to get into your head,” Veronica whispered to me. “Ignore her.” I nodded. Veronica was right, of course. I needed to concentrate. I tried my best to drown out Bridget’s overconfident musings by focusing on my own abilities. Inside of me, Miracle was pacing, ready to assist. Nathan read