NATE
The next day, the soldiers were gathered in the main hall, ready to hear a word from me. I wore an official uniform and stood at the top of the staircase as they waited. The Luna Queen and George were waiting for me as well.
When I stepped forward, they stood behind me. The assembled soldiers stood scattered around the hall. Some of them were talking, their faces lined with anxiety or the hardness of the past few days.
I stood before them and cleared my throat. A few of them noticed me and they immediately stood at attention. This got the attention of their platoon leaders as well as the Alphas.
Together, they said, "Attention! Salute!" Every soldier in the hall moved as one, stomping their feet on the ground and saluting.
I saluted back, "At ease." I replied. I searched their fa
