Chapter Twenty-Seven

Maverick

Maddox and I were getting ready to have a press conference to announce some changes we would be making right away, and for the first time in my life, I was nervous about doing my job. I was nervous about the way people would react to the changes and what kind of trouble it would cause. I’m not sure Maddox and I are ready to handle a rebellion.

“Thank you for joining us today and for those of you watching at home. Thank you for tuning in.” My voice boomed across the audience thanks to the microphones. It felt surreal like the voice wasn’t mine.

“As you know, we have pushed our father out of his position and my we, Maddox and I, are taking over. Our goal is to unite this small country and to bring progress back to our communities, and we are ready to announce some changes that will take place to make this happen.”

I looked over at Maddox before I continued my speech.

“These changes are meant to empower the women that we have suppressed during the years of my father’s leadership