Chapter 75 *

Vesper’s POV

Daxon's head snapped up, eyes sharp despite the tears. "Why do you want to know?"

"Because I'm interested in understanding what drives someone to dedicate their life to Special Forces," I said calmly. "Sometimes it's patriotism. Sometimes it's personal loss. And you seem like someone carrying a heavy burden."

His sister jumped up. "That's enough! You have no right to—"

Daxon raised hi