Katie
I couldn’t stop myself from nodding, though my throat felt like it was closing. “Y-Yes,” I whispered.
His expression darkened instantly. Frustration and anger flashed across his face. “Are you even using your head?” he shouted. “Do you have any idea what could have happened? Do you think we have time to deal with your recklessness?”
The heat of his words burned through me. And my chest tightened as tears welled up in my eyes. I tried to speak, but the lump in my throat made it impossible. My silence only seemed to fuel his anger.
“Do you realize what you’ve done?” he continued. “Because of you, my men had to sacrifice their rest. We wasted hours searching for you instead of focusing on our mission. This isn’t just about you, Katie! You’re putting everyone else at risk.”
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