Glory Gone
She forgot the journalists’ questions and grabbed my still‑healing arm.
The wound reopened under her pull, and drops of blood fell to the floor.
“Joseph, how could you be so despicable? You know Derek is innocent, yet you bribed reporters and hired online trolls. Do you want to ruin his reputation?” Her grip tightened around my wrist with great force.
A sharp cracking sound followed.
Pain washed over me, and a faint taste of blood filled my mouth.
Derek pulled her away and acted generous. “Jaime, it’s alright. I believe Joseph wouldn’t do that.”