I was under the impression that my heartfelt – and, in my opinion, pretty inspiring pep talk – would open the Alliance’s arms to California. And it did, as far as I know. But the representatives will take a vote, and I will know tomorrow if California is in for sure. I am clearly not a politician, and the complexity of negotiations and strategies may always elude me, but I know the difference between right and wrong. I have common sense, and I am not afraid to draw a line in the sand. My first priority is to destroy Omega, and I will do that in any way that I can.“You did outstanding, Cassie,” Chris says.We are walking toward the Herrmann Hall ballroom. The hallways are lit with generator-powered lights, dull orange colors that thrum and hum against the pale walls. My fingers are still shaking and my face is warm. Public speaking has a way of doing that to me.“Are we in?” I ask quietly.“We’d better be,” Uriah interjects. “I don’t see any reason why they would reject us.
