“You can’t just…” the soldier said as he blocked her way, but after Annabel glared at him, he hesitantly moved aside. She pushed the door open without knocking, striding to where General Freeman sat behind a pair of monitors. He didn’t even raise his head as her heavy steps echoed through the empty room, nor did he react as she slammed her hands on the opposite side of his desk.
Etheera was still quiet, which was concerning, but Annabel was sure that if she was up, she’d be smacking the General himself into the wall. The fact that Annabel was holding back should have made him a little more appreciative.
General Freeman finally raised his head, eyes overflowing with annoyance.
“Have you no manners?” he asked and Annabel was so stunned by the stupid question, she didn’t reply. “What do yo
