You turn into the staircase and both stop abruptly. Major Varrish blocks your path “Ah, nice to see you, lieutenant Riorson.” his smile is just as greasy as ever while he speaks to Xaden. Fear squeezes your heart. You and Xaden carry enough secrets to have you both executed two dozen times. “Wish I could say the same.” Xaden retorts

Varrish is here to collect you for RSC. your eyes rake over your friends in your squad. Rhiannon, sawyer, Ridoc and violet.