"I had every right as her commanding officer and the authority who granted her sanctuary." Alaric's patience is wearing thin. "This debate is irrelevant. Isla signed a service contract. She agreed to terms. Those terms include responding to assignments and returning to base when missions conclude. She's in violation of both."
"The contract is void." Thorne emerges from the second vehicle, carrying a folder thick with documents. "I've reviewed it extensively. Section twelve, subsection four states that service members cannot be compelled to participate in activities that endanger dependent family members. You kept her son under conditions that constituted de facto hostage situation. That voids the contract."
Alaric's expression finally cracks, showing irritation. "Delta Ashford. I should
