place of soaring ceilings and marble floors. A place

owing me like a physical touch. I sa

tage, laughing with other agency elders. They were th

saw my

his life on a reputation of honor. He saw me and his fac

ng right in front of me. The crowd

with rage. "You have disgraced thi

ross the face. The sound cracked through the silent hall. M

he commanded, his voice loud for everyone to

y face burning. I looked past him, s

oss the room. He saw the

o Chloe's side, putting comforting arms around her as she feigned distress at the ugly scene.

ithout another word. He had made h

ly and comp