Personal Politics

MADDIE

༺ ༻

Dominic kept a straight face. That shut her up real quick.

She exhaled slowly, smile sliding back into place like she was putting on a mask.

"Ms. Brooks."

Head tilt. Fake sweet.

"I apologize. Let's continue, shall we?"

I nodded.

But my hands were literally shaking as I looked back at my notes.

Breathe.

Just breathe.

I force