Chapter 3 - Tracking a dangerous rogue pilot through encrypted military databases as an enraged general mother prepares to unleash absolute hell upon a traitor tonight.
The smartphone screen illuminated Catherine's hardened features as security protocols bypassed standard civilian channels across the entire military network.
"Major Dustin Vance has gone off-grid from the airbase following midnight hours, General," the intelligence officer reported over the encrypted frequency.
Catherine's eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, recognizing the name of the very pilot she had personally mentored three years prior.
"He used his security clearance to bypass the perimeter guards and access the civilian residential sector," Catherine stated with chilling calm.
Maya lay back against the white pillows, her soft mint green hospital gown shifting as she clutched the sheets in agony.
"He wanted me to give you a message, Mom... he said your command is built on lies that are about to collapse," Maya whispered.
Catherine ignored the psychological warfare, her mind calculating tactical strike options to hunt down the rogue aviator before dawn.
"No one touches my daughter and walks away from the United States Armed Forces with impunity," Catherine vowed under her breath.
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The somber cello notes of the hospital's distant lobby music seemed to fade into a vacuum of absolute, cold determination.
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