(2days later)
Rain
The boardroom was freezing. The air felt thick, like we were all underwater. I sat at the long table, my fingers tapping a nervous beat against the wood. To my left, Rex was as still as a statue. To my right, River was leaning back, pretending to be bored, but I could see his jaw muscles jumping.
Black had called a meeting this morning, and according to my assistant, he said he heard rumors it was something concerning our department.
Black sat at the head of the table. He looked like a king about to chop off some heads.
"This meeting is about the Resources Department," Black said. His voice was like a cold blade. "I’ve been running some private investigations into our stock. Specifically, the Moon Essence."
My heart did a violent somersault. My lungs felt like they
