Lilieth

Nothing is found on Petra, so the investigation is dropped on the same day.

Just as I'd predicted.

Timmon is more disappointed than I am. He curses under his breath, and I tell him, "I know I'll always lose against her whenever the system is meant to get involved. They'll never be on my side."

He's speechless and frustrated, and doesn't comment. The sun is just starting to set, and we're standing outside the admin building, staring at the sky. Being out here allows me to think for a ...