The Lynx Ultimatum

The soldier said, "Ms. Vance said she doesn't know you. Please leave."

"What? But I'm her mother! Let me see her. I need to talk to her in person," Aveline said. She felt like she'd been struck by lightning. She was so shocked her whole body trembled, and she almost couldn't catch her breath.

The soldier raised his hand. "Please leave."

Aveline's face burned with shame. She clutched her chest. "Bu