Christine did not see that familiar figure, nor did she receive the expected hug. All she saw were sad faces.
Her heart sank like a stone, but she forced a smile on her face. "Where's Ryon? Did he go out to get a late-night snack?"
"Mrs. Wyndell, let's go in and talk," Carlin said as everyone looked at him.
For a brief moment after entering the room, everyone was deafeningly quiet.
Christine drank three glasses of water in succession, and her hand that was holding the glass trembled slightly. "OK, explain what's going on. I believe I can handle it."
"We were unable to locate the General. It's said that Zachary's men found his body."
Christine jumped to her feet, and the glass in her hand shattered. "Impossible! He won't die!"
"Please, Mrs. Wyndell, relax. Adjutant Austin has already
