Chapter 1Astrid picked up the dagger andlookedaround the table. The lights overhead flashed on the blade and madeit sparkle. As did Astrid’s blond hair. The lights created almost ablond aura around her head. She raised the dagger.
“As military men and women, we knewthe dangers of battle and usually we try to avoid conflict, becausewe know firsthand about blood and casualties and about losing abeloved colleague and friend. But we have no choice here. We muststrike our opponents before they launch their invasion and theirplanned g******e of the human race.”
She looked around the table again.
“I cast one vote for war!”
She slammed the dagger into the wood.It twanged as she let loose of it, the sound echoing through theroom. Her action produced an immediate response from CaptainAnson.
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