“Don’t let anyone tell you to leave this room.”

Eli nodded and tapped his foot against the floor.

Owen stood tall and kept his hands neatly at his sides.

Claire walked past them toward the entrance of the main concourse.

The low rumble of the auditorium crowd grew much louder with every step she took.

She reached the end of the hallway and placed both hands on the cool brass handles.

Claire pushed open the heavy oak doors to the main auditorium.