I took my son to visit my husband, the commander, but the guard blocked us at the gate and said, “His girlfriend is inside the unit. No visitors!” I covered my son’s ears, called my second brother, and

means nothing.”

Olivia met his eyes.

“That is the first honest thing you have said tonight.”

She raised the window, backed out of the driveway, and drove away with their son while Andrew shouted after them.

By midnight, Olivia and Ethan were staying inside a secure Langford-owned apartment downtown.

By morning, Andrew’s command would no longer protect him.continue reading …