Chapter 280. Ovation

JASON

They made me go to the front. I supposed they expected me to give a good speech, based on what I had experienced in my journey to know the truth about Tachje. My mind went blank as I tried to think and tried to eliminate all kinds of thoughts so that improvisation and that ability could at least flow in me. I took a breath before speaking and then remembered Clarisa, Lion, Carmen, Ian, Dove, Jacob, Chris… Above all, him, my best friend. He had saved me, willing to give his life if necessary, when I was in prison. I didn’t know where he was now, but I could be sure of one thing, he would be breaking the rules.

Thinking about them gave me back the strength I needed.

My grandfather has told everyone, everything they need to know about me,” I said, stepping forward. I tried to make my tone of voice clear and understandable. “But he hasn’t told you about my experience. I’ve talked to some of you,” referring to my talk with Lucero. “I can tell that none of you are