Demolition Before the Bloom

the tents.

She didn’t look at the terrified executives backing away from her.

She radiated a cold, crushing authority that made the entire lawn hold its breath.

She scanned the crowd.

Her eyes bypassed the VP of Sales.

They bypassed the Head of HR.

They found me.

Richard didn’t know who she was.

I had never shown him a picture. I had always told him my grandparents continue reading …