BLOODCAPE - Chapter 43: The Collapse Protocol

... because the only words left on their lips... are "contain," "correct," and "collapse."

Scene: Hero Tower — Press Hall, 10:00 a.m.

The feed went live across the world.

A dozen networks. Thousands of cadet-linked screens. Tens of millions of viewers.

But the podium was empty.

The Zodiac crest hovered behind it, cycling slowly.

The crowd was restless. Murmurs. Reporters checking their signals.

Then a Concord officer stepped forward.

No ...