"And finally…" the voice paused like it wanted the whole room to hold its breath, "with a total of twenty-seven votes… is Jojo."
Twenty-seven votes.
That was more than anyone else. Way more.
More than Theo. More than Aaron.
Everyone just stared at each other for a second, trying to process it.
Trying to believe it.
Jojo?
I looked around quickly.
But Jojo wasn't even here.
"The wildcard will be revealed in twenty minutes," the voice from the speaker continued.
"His or her fate will be decided."
That made people move.
Suddenly the room was filled with noise…nervous chatter, whispers, the sound of nails being bitten down to the skin. Some people stamped their feet out as if it would stop them from freaking out.
I kept looking at the door like maybe Jojo would walk in like nothing happened.
But nothing.
"Where's Jojo?" Carter asked, appearing beside me.
I blinked. "Huh? I was just about to ask you."
