Rebecca Doing Her Job

Rebecca straightened her posture as she received Thomas's orders. Her icy blue eyes flickered with determination as she acknowledged his command with a firm nod.

"Understood," she replied.

There was no room for hesitation. The battlefield wasn't just out there at the bridges—it was here as well. If they lost control of the civilian population when the horde arrived, they would be fighting a war on two fronts. That was unacceptable.

Rebecca turned on her radio.

"All security units, this is Langley. Priority One Order from Command—effective immediately, all non-essential personnel and civilians are to be relocated to the SMX Convention Center. This is not optional. Begin evacuation procedures now."

A chorus of acknowledgments crackled through the comms.

She turned to her adjutant. "Get the PA system ready. Every building in the MOA Complex needs to hear this. If there are stragglers, I want them moved—whether they like it or not."