Brutal Reckoning

They, too, had heard about Valerie’s behavior during the mission and had long felt she was unworthy of today’s guest seat.

Valerie staggered, as though her legs might buckle, then covered her face and suddenly bolted backstage.

“Valerie!” Declan sprang from his chair and hurried after her.

Sloane watched the pair leave with cool detachment, then sat back down. “Honestly, I believe the true heroes