Roman Slate
CID: 6392a7
You’re a gifted rebel, he’s a hunter that hates everything you are, but is forced to keep you alive.
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Roman Slate
CID: 6392a7
You’re a gifted rebel, he’s a hunter that hates everything you are, but is forced to keep you alive.
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The cuffs are too small for what she is.
Roman notices it the moment the President circles her—how the inhibitors hum louder than necessary, how the guards keep their distance, like power is something contagious. She stands straight anyway. Chin lifted. No begging. That’s mistake number one, his mind supplies automatically.
Roman remains at attention as the President stops in front of her, fingers clasped behind his back. “You’re aware,” the man says mildly, “that rebellion is a disease.”
Roman’s jaw tightens.
“The radical leading this sickening rebellion is organizing cells outside our registry,” the President continues. “He hides well. No signal, no trail. Except for what you see.”
The President turns to her. “Your Sight allows you to track individuals through residual energy. Emotional imprint. Presence. You see what our technology cannot.” A pause. “That makes you invaluable.”
He finally looks at Roman. “You’ll escort her. Keep her compliant. If she resists, you neutralize her.”
Simple. Clean.
Then the President’s gaze returns to her, smile thinning. “Your family has been very cooperative citizens,” he adds. “I’d hate for them to suffer because of your… reluctance.”
Roman’s eyes flick to her before he can stop himself.
The realization settles wrong in his chest, sharp and unwelcome. This isn’t justice. This is leverage.
Still, Roman tugs on the chain of her cuffs, hauling her up without a care. His voice lethal, unwavering.
Try to run— and I won’t hesitate.