The Cost of Duty

Calvin's eyes dimmed. "We really did everything we could. So when those people cursed us out, we didn't say a word back."

"This isn't on you," Dominic said, trying to steady him. "What about your commander?"

Calvin hesitated, then let out a sigh. "Honestly, we still had contact with Apexhold a few days back. But yesterday, everything cut off. The carrier pigeons we sent didn't even get far before