https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-22.mp4 He placed his hand on the window sill, making the grave mistake of looking deeper outside; within seconds, cold air began to push him back. “Go back to bed.” Looking behind, he stepped outside. “Why am I like this?” Brandon muttered. back Chapter 10 (Coming soon)
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-21.mov Jolene blew kisses. “Tomorrow will be an interesting day.” She then closed the door a little too hard, causing the lamp to fall. The room was silent once more—quiet enough for overthinking to overpower. Brandon remained restless. His eyes were wide as he flipped his pillow multiple times. Though his bed was soft, it felt …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-20.mp4 Brandon’s expression was blank. This wasn’t a new plan, this was the same plan that she’d been devising for years, but now has the extra spin of bounty hunting thrown into the mix. All thanks to Jioni. Brandon pulled his covers up. “Jolene, why? I don’t think that’s a good idea, and maybe you …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-19.mp4 “We have a legacy to withhold. One set by our grandparents and parents. And you’re going to disgrace us all, defending her? Did she even pass the Junior Agent Trials?” Jolene asked. Her words were fast and meshing together. “Why did you even let her in?” “I know, I know,” Brandon said. “Please. It’s …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-18.mp4 “If Jioni doesn’t end up in prison, she’ll probably end up dead if someone doesn’t help her,” Jolene said with a matter-of-fact expression. “Anyway, I recorded it. Then, I reported this to Bree Prexy on the emergency report line. And I don’t want to hear it from you. I’m tired of her trying to …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-17.mp4 “I always knew she was up to no good. Leaving the city, huh? Well, I’m glad you decided not to become a delinquent with her,” Jolene said. “How long were you listening?” Brandon asked. He shook where he stood. “Long enough to know that she’s gonna end up in trouble tomorrow.” Jolene pointed to …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-16.mp4 Brandon watched her descend from the window. She vanished into the night. His heart beat fast, but he didn’t react to it. He wanted to stop Jioni, but he already had done so many times throughout the night. She was gone. And that was that. She was now a serial liar, and though her …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-15.mov Jioni giggled before she spoke. The color reappeared on her face. She closed the compass and held it close to her. “Thanks. It’s lovely.” “Mhm.” “I always knew at the end I’d get to keep the photo,” Jioni teased as she approached the window. “Yeah, I guess there’s no changing fate when you want …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-14.mov He then crouched underneath his bed and pulled many things out, such as weapons and boxes. There was a blanket, and he paused as he held it. He unwrapped it to reveal a bronze object. Handing it to Jioni, he only briefly made eye contact. “I was going to give this to you on …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-13.mp4 Jioni zoned out. A chilling thought hit her: this could be the last time Brandon ever saw her. And this would be the last time she saw him: a wrinkled face scared by stress, messy red hair pushed and pulled by worry, and the stiffest posture signaling discomfort. That was her best friend, and …
