ZIRA

The power in this room was palpable. I was nearly choking on it. Even more than the choker I was wearing. I instantly regretted my decision to keep wearing it.

Why the hell was I wearing it anyway?

Even though my head was down, I could feel Alaia’s eyes burning into me like lava. If looks could kill, I would be dead twice over. I didn’t dare meet her gaze. She probably would have taken it as me being defiant, trying to show her up. It was the last thing I wanted. I really just want to leave this room and never come back. Besides, I needed to pee...