ANTIDYSTOPIA CHAPTER 7 PREVIEW

Chapter 7

Ira

“Ira! Come down here!” Viann shouts. I sigh. I was reading a book about the history of knives. I mark the page and set it down. I walk down the stairs to see Viann at the door talking to some official-looking lady.
“Hello, you must be Ira,” the lady says. She extends her hand but I ignore it.
“Hi, what do you want?” I ask. Viann elbows me but says nothing. She’s been nagging me about my social skills. I’ve been telling her that I’m ten years rusty.
The lady looks me in the eye and says, “I am Eralia Rendri-Ottridge. I’m here on behalf of Queen Heruna, she has selected both of you to be heads of a project.”
Viann lights up and excitedly inquires on what the project is. Eralia is clearly happy to see that at least one of us is enthusiastic.
“Well, the project is building a memorial dedicated to loved ones lost in the ten years of violence Surubi just emerged from. It will be placed in the center of town. You have six months. The budget is $1 million. You have Surubi’s finest at your disposal. Any questions?”
“No! It sounds fun!” Viann exclaims.
“Very well then,” Eralia answers courteously, “Good luck to you both. Now may I ask you to look over there?”
Naively, Viann turns. I continue to watch her. Eralia winks at me and turns my head. I turn back, and she’s gone. Hmm… Eralia Rendri-Ottridge. Ottridge? Where have I heard that before? Oh my gosh, Eralia is Kolan’s wife. Which would mean that she’s an Elite as well… but why would she be helping Heruna then?

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