Eighteen
When they reached the barracks and there was no sign of Jackson, Hanson could see the panic rising in Justice’s eyes.
The order for the half-breeds to leave had clearly been received, with hard-eyed wardens from Harlington supervising the exodus as the Brimfield wardens rushed around to help their friends pack.
Justice’s face brightened when Geoff and Andy hurried over to them. ‘Geoff, have you seen Jackson?’
The big man’s shoulders were bowed, eyes filled with sorrow as he looked at her. ‘I’m so sorry, Justice. There was nothing I could do.’
Her face paled. ‘What do you mean, there was nothing you could do? Where is he?’ Her voice rose, the panic in her eyes spilling over into terror.
‘He’s been arrested, charged with breaking the charter. They’ve locked him up, and Major T
