Chapter OneThese past few months, Private Jill Callahan had been the happiest she'd ever been in her professional life, as well as the most troubled.
Alpha Squad was a tough assignment, no doubt. And although the squad had gotten off to a difficult start, with each passing mission, they seemed to work just a little bit better together.
This was a career changer for her.
A chance to be part of something completely new and meaningful.
Jill wouldn't give it up for the world.
And yet, every night when she went to bed, sleep eluded her.
Every morning before it was time to get up, she found that she was already awake and staring at the ceiling in the dark.
She saw herself as the quiet backbone of the squad. Making travel arrangements, answering phone calls, setting up meetings, and comple
