Chapter 90

Beatrix sat frozen in Octavia's private office, eyes fixed on the television. Gideon paced behind her chair while Octavia stood near the window. The screen showed the Plaza Hotel ballroom converted into a press area, camera flashes pulsing across the room.

"Are you sure you want to watch this?" Gideon asked, touching Beatrix's shoulder.

Beatrix nodded, unable to speak, her throat tight