Chapter 348

"Name?"

"Mila."

"Age?"

"Twenty-nine."

"Gender?"

"...Female."

"Where are you from?"

"Kingsford."

"And your destination?"

"Solaris City."

"What were you doing in the forest?"

"Our travel convoy was passing through when suddenly several vehicles broke down..."

The soldier cut her off. "How many?"

"...Four."

"Go on."

took a

up while we were waiting... Later that night, while I

lit cabin, several soldiers sat rigid and unsmiling behind a rough wooden table, staring at the woman across

It was Mila.

set foot past the perimeter when a patrol fired a warning shot, forcing her to a halt. The sound of gunfire sent her into a panic-she'd almost tried to run again, and nearly got herself killed

soldiers forced a hood over her head and marched her into this cramped

was relentless

and out, grilling her with the

didn't line up, the interrogation continued without

It wore her down.

Solaris City, and especially everything that had happened tonight. They demanded a

The tension was suffocating.

should be grateful—wandering into the outpost had probably saved her life. But somehow, things felt

military property was no small offense. And being chased by an armed criminal right before blundering into a restricted area only made things more complicated. No wonder the questioning was so

up the reports and left. Mila was bone-tired, but didn't let

didn't dare ask

soldiers inside

came and went, checking on things she couldn't see. She had no idea how much

"Good evening, sir!"

her chair, snapped

The door swung open.

officer's uniform. He was tall, sharply built, with striking features and a straight nose. His presence was commanding like a blade sheathed in calm restraint. His dark eyes were steady, not sharp, but radiated a quiet authority that spoke

him instantly. She started to rise and speak, then thought better of it and sat

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