Chapter 288: You Actually Want to Be a Deserter?

At dawn the next day, everyone assembled on the parade ground. Daniel Lyson walked in from the side. He didn't bark the usual order for the Company Commanders to take their units out for a run. Instead, he stepped to the front of the formation and said, crisp and stern, "I've got something to say." Spines straightened. Faces tightened. Daniel Lyson looked over them. "A few days ago, Maria was in a car accident. She's in the hospital right now. Christopher rushed back overnight yesterday…" Grey...