The threat changed everything.
After the message appeared on the screen, the field felt different, not louder, not quieter just heavier.
Yvonne Carter stood at the center of the command tent, staring at the words as if they might change if she looked long enough but they did not.
“If Doctor Carter remains in command, the mission will be terminated by force.” She keep repeating the words in her head
She slowly turned away from the screen.
Around her, people waited.
Marcus stood with his arms crossed, his face dark with anger. Adrian leaned against the table, one hand braced on the table.
No one spoke.
Yvonne broke the silence.
“They want me gone,” she said calmly.
“They want control,” Marcus corrected. “You are in the way.”
Adrian nodded.
“This is no longer about medicine or sa
