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Chapter 17

Author: Cece
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George POV

"You couldn't even protect Max. What makes you so sure you can protect me?”

Those hurtful words played over and over in my mind. I kept my mind busy with other activities in other to hide the guilt I felt. I should have done something rather than just standing there like a fool

What?? I asked confused as I stood in front of the President

"You heard me General.”he stated sternly.” A dead body would be given to you and your men by midnight.. you go retrieve the body quietly and bring it back" He said ashamed of his actions as he refused to make eye contact

"This isn’t right sir" I managed to say

After a moment of hesitation he sighed in defeat and said "We have no other choice"

" There's always a choice sir"

" So what do you want me to do General? He asked rhetorically

" Do I go against this monsters knowing they are strong and allow a mascara of millions of innocent people?" He asked . His eyes locked on mine, pleading for an answer that I couldn't give. The fear,
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