The Far Bank of the Rubicon (The Pax Imperium Wars: Volume 1) (45 page)

She sighed. Better to do this tomorrow with a clear head. Maribel stood and had to sit down immediately from the pain. Her back, her abdomen, her head, between her legs—everything ached. She must be getting sick; all the more reason to go home.

Maribel walked stiffly out of the Chamber. All the offices were dark except for Olgana’s. Maribel waved as she passed by her department head’s door. The older woman looked up at her and smiled. Her face had a vacant look and her desk-screen was blank.

Have a nice evening, Maribel.

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