Chapter 6 - The Witness
Private First Class Torres was the supply clerk — the one who had first told Angela about the missing items. Angela found her sitting alone in the latrine hallway, hands trembling.
"Torres?"
The soldier jumped. "Ma'am."
"Talk to me. What's going on?"
Torres looked at the floor. "Sergeant Maddox came by last night. Said if I told anyone else… I'd be transferring to a post in the middle of nowhere. And my evaluation report would make sure I never promoted."
"He threatened you?"
"He said 'mistakes happen' to people who talk too much." Torres looked up, eyes glistening. "My mom's sick, Lieutenant. I need this job. I can't lose it."
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Angela sat beside her. "You won't. I promise. But I need you to show me everything. Every log, every note, every time something went missing. Can you do that?"
Slowly, Torres nodded. "I saved copies. On a personal drive. Just in case."
