Chapter 8 - Military Police Surround The Mess
Heavy armored personnel carriers rumbled loudly outside the mess hall, their diesel engines idling with powerful authority.
The steel double doors swung wide open, revealing a squad of fully armed military police in riot gear.
Their commanding officer, Captain Vance—no relation to Elena—marched down the center aisle with crisp, decisive strides.
“Colonel Vance, the perimeter is secured; all base exits and administrative offices are under our control,” Captain Vance reported crisply.
“Take Major Sterling into immediate federal custody, Captain,” Elena instructed, pointing toward the struggling officer.
Two military police officers converged on Sterling instantly, wrenching his arms behind his back with practiced efficiency.
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“You can’t do this to me! I demand a formal hearing before the district tribunal!” Sterling yelled as cuffs clicked shut.
“Your hearing will be held in a federal military courtroom, Major, where you can explain your embezzlement to a judge,” Elena replied.
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