New Secretary

Cassian dropped the stack of encrypted briefs on Garrick’s desk with more force than necessary. “A secretary? Of all roles, you give the human that one?”

Garrick didn’t flinch. He signed the cover page and set the pen aside. “It keeps her close. Close means safe.”

“Safe?” Cassian planted both hands on the desk.

“Secretaries follow you into Council sessions, treaty audits, field inspections. Any