ZE: Safe Haven Sneak Peek
Added 2025-10-09 16:48:31 +0000 UTCI had to rewrite the confrontation between Bailey and Madison in chapter 15, because it didn't make sense within the continuity of the story. Below is a sneak peek of the rewrite.
Bailey and Madison stand nearly nose to nose, their bodies squared off. Bailey's hands are clenched at her sides, shoulders rigid under her cream-colored blouse.
Bailey and Madison stand almost nose to nose in the packed dirt, neither willing to back away.
Bailey's cheeks are blotched red, hair pulled back in a messy knot, fists curled at her sides. "You really thought I wouldn't find out? All this time, you pretended like nothing was going on."
Madison holds her ground, arms crossed. "You better back down, Bailey. ${he} obviously @{(he = "they") don't|doesn't} want to be with you. Why would ${he} want a shy little drug addict?"
Bailey's jaw tightens, her nostrils flare as she leans in closer. "At least I'm not a spoiled brat who needs to stab people in the back just to feel important."
Madison's lips pull into a hard line. "Take that back or you're going to be sorry."
Bailey shakes her head. "Does the truth hurt? Mommy and daddy can't bail you out or write a check this time."
Madison's cheeks turn impossibly red as she draws back with a fist.
You step up finally and…
