Chapter 14 A Beacon Of Hope

• Flora stared at the envelope in her hand, the official seal marking its importance. She had been summoned to the commander's office for a "special announcement." Her mind whirred on. Was this another task? A reprimand for something she had missed during training? She took a deep breath and forced her thoughts to settle before she walked into the building. Outside, the world was abuzz while inside, a knot seemed to be tightening in her stomach.
• Flora," Commander Alvarez greeted her, firm but warm, gesturing her to sit, a slight encouraging smile on his lips. "I have something very important to talk over with you."
• She sat down, still feeling uncertain, her eyes running from the face of the Commander to the envelope held in his hands.