https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-15.mp4 Bree, now left with this stranger, groaned and turned around. She ignored Skylar by holding up some papers pretending to read, but as soon as she looked up, she found Skylar right in front of her. “That old man, he is cranky, yes? What is his name again?” Skylar asked, dodging eye contact. “You …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-14.mov Bree had furrowed brows in shame: but hid it behind her silence. She wasn’t surprised that the Coterie would do something like this. She folded her arms and stared with poisonous eyes. They didn’t deserve a response and wouldn’t get one on the matter. The old Coterie man exited the building with a slam. …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-13.mp4 “Well, it is nice to see you again, too,” The older gentleman said. “I bring news that will help you—your first year as Prexy has been rather…interesting. Not much progress has been made. So Skylar, I mean, we have decided that it is best someone helps you with crucial decisions.” Bree’s face turned red …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-12-1.mov A door crashed open and interrupted her thoughts. A man whispered, “And be careful. She’s stupid, impulsive, and needs supervision.” Bree folded her arms as the two suited men stood before her. Were they talking about her? Of course, they were. That old man was so disrespectful that he couldn’t bother to wait, he …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-11.mov Bree analyzed the emergency report line: the big screen in front of her showed 100s of issues that never ended; her stomach turned, feeling uneasy, but not due to any of the issues in front of her. But because every step made and any comment said was scrutinized by the Coterie. Her brows remained …
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https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-10.mp4 In the hour she waited, Jioni held her breath and didn’t move an inch. Branches from the bush poked at her sides and made her skin itch. But she remained still, and Agents searched but couldn’t find her. Once the commotion died down, with no ruffling bushes or loud steps, she made the careful …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-9.mov She had given away her position with the constantly falling leaves; the sun blinded her as she ran to the edge of the roof. From up high, the wind blew, and she could see Emmitt’s clinic from a distance. “If anyone knew how to shake off Agents, it’d be that guy,” Jioni said as …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-8-1.mov Jioni scanned the room for an exit; from the floor to the ceiling, she looked; the door was breaking; her heart was beating fast, and her head was pounding. Loud thuds rammed at the entrance and made it hard to think; she looked up, and the path became apparent: the tree tied to the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-7.mov Jioni became nauseous and took two steps back, then another; the knocking became louder. Jioni’s mind raced. What were they here for? Payment or treason—the knocking increased. Jioni began to overthink. Maybe they weren’t here for the payment; perhaps they were here about her escape plan tonight: with that last thought, Jioni placed both …
