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

Andrew had claimed to spend at a regional readiness conference.

There were messages too.

Olivia read only three before closing the file.

Marcus watched her.

“You do not have to use the affair.”

“I know.”

“The financial file is enough.”

“I know.”

He leaned against the counter.

“Then why look?”

Olivia glanced toward the bedroom.

“Because when Ethan asks me one continue reading …