Fifteen Seconds

I stay in the truck for a few minutes trying to calm down, but when it starts to get dark, I get out and walk to the formation slowly.

I haven't felt this way in a long time, like I’m walking straight to get a beating for something bad I did. Unfortunately this will be worse, because I don't think Angelique will want to fix this by beating me up and expecting me to defend myself and fight back.

To be honest, I would prefer that at this point.

When I arrive to formation I see just five people listening to something Luc is saying. Marea is there but Angelique isn’t. That’s when I close my eyes and bring my hands to my hair because I remember the punishment I gave her in the midst of my frustration because she wouldn't get out of my way.

I scan the perimeter for a second until I find her, sitting in the corner of a cabin in front of the formation, looking totally and utterly pissed off. Her arms are crossed across her chest and her lips are in a tight line.

I take several deep breaths