The war leaves its mark.

Previously

…“We need to expose him,” Alex said, his voice firm. “We will,” Miller replied, her resolve hardening. “But Thorne won’t go down easily. He’s powerful. And he’ll do anything to protect himself.” Alex met her gaze, a silent understanding passing between them. They were no longer just a broken veteran and a suspicious agent. They were a team, bound by a shared loss and a fierce determination to bring a corrupt commander to justice. The war had left its mark on Alex, but now, he had a new battle to fight, a battle for the truth, a battle for his fallen brothers. And this time, he wouldn’t be alone.