The Hearer

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My aunt called while I was in the middle of conditioning drills on base.

"The trust addendum―you have to meet Brecken Keller. If you don't, your share defaults next year."

"Just go through the motions. I already booked your flight."

The day I left, the base security officer reminded me my federal clearance required full encryption on all civilian travel records.

I arrived exactly on time. I was checking in at the priority boarding lane when someone yanked me backward by the shoulder.

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