Unnatural Decay

Badger leaped into Valerie Vance's arms, seeking comfort like a child finding solace in the arms of a caring adult. "Boss, I followed your instructions and went to their secret base. There weren't many people inside, and I managed to rescue Dalton, but..."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, but she bit her lip hard, suppressing her emotions. "But Dalton has been tortured and is in a compl