Chapter 39: Scoundrel

The old hands hauled the supplies back to the outpost, grinning ear to ear. Ezekiel began touring the barracks with several officers from headquarters. Down by the shore, Kelly stood with her hands behind her back, staring coldly out at the sea. Daniel lounged with one leg crossed, feeling for a moment as if he'd slipped back into childhood. "Hey, surprised, aren't you?" Daniel drawled, swaggering. Without turning, Kelly said, "Very surprised. Even a creep can get into the army. It's embarrassing." "You...