Chapter 96: At Peace

"Of all the people, you're the first to ask me so directly. And I tell everyone the same thing." Nixon Walker eased Miranda out of his embrace and bent a little so their eyes could meet. His tone stayed even, though the words came quickly. "I never wanted to be Pablo, the principal, so I don't feel the least bit bitter about it. People want different things; not everyone wants to climb to the top. So stop worrying." Miranda nodded, said nothing, then melted back into his arms. Her hand slipped...