Nefretiri
"And that's where we stand," I finished, surprised at how easy it was to retell the story. I'd expected it to be more emotional, but it wasn't.
Every second Sarah said nothing felt like an eternity. What did she think of everything? Was the answer in her tea? Her gaze fixed upon it, as if it possessed the universe's truths. Mine didn't. Unless you counted the leaves floating in the liquid.
"Maggie? Go check if the young Alpha is still fighting with Hector. If he is, tell Jaidis to tell them to play fair. If he's not... make sure they didn't destroy the bushes."
"Alright." Maggie didn't look pleased to be dismissed, but she didn't argue. That was something all of us knew. When Sarah told you to do something, you didn't disagree.
Now, we were alone.
"Have you considered the possibility that you're the only one with a choice?" Setting her cup down, Sarah rested her hands on the table. Each move was smooth, though measured.
