They Ordered Her To Remove The Uniform—And The Tattoo Silenced The Room

Andrew. I did what you asked. I taught them. But I can’t stay. This place…” I gestured at the base. “It’s full of ghosts.”

He nodded, understanding. “The offer stands. Anytime. For anything.”

We shook hands, and then, surprising myself, I pulled him into a brief hug. “Thank you,” I said. “For remembering. For giving me a purpose again.”

As I drove toward continue reading …