Chapter Fifteen
The Iron Dome was near the very center of the compound, beside the atrium, directly above the barracks. All of the Outer Guard with families lived in that dome with the barracks beneath for unmarried guards. The Iron Dome and the barracks were the only residences where weapons were kept, the only place where metal could shield the glass walls in case of attack.
A guard waited at the top of the stairs to the Iron Dome.
“I’m here to see Jeremy Ridgeway,” Nola said before he could ask, hoping the darkness would hide her tear-streaked face.
The guard stared at her for a moment before nodding and letting her pass without another word.
The homes were smaller here. Utilitarian units meant to house soldiers. There were no trees here that could block sight lines. Only low-lying
