JodieThe quiet click of my low heels against the polished floor echoes down the long marble hallway as I step away from the back entrance of the presentation stage. I let out a slow, steady breath, resting my palm over my rounded belly. The speech went off without a single issue, the international press took endless photos, and the applause from the crowd was loud enough to fill the entire pack house.We did great, Lila says in my head, purring with pride. We definitely did great, I think back, a small smile touching my lips as I smooth down the side of my dark emerald dress.I am just about to round the corner toward the private administrative wing when loud, frantic footsteps break through the quiet of the corridor. Someone is running down the hall at full speed, their heavy boots slapping hard against the marble."Jodie! Jodie, wait! Please, stop!"The voice cuts through the air like a rusty blade, making my knees go rigid. I freeze instantly, the warm feeling in my chest evapora
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