Chapter 130

For a soldier, nothing is more honorable than sacrifice, and no bond stronger than the one with his comrades. The name Nora Murray, along with the others who died during that sweeping operation, was etched into Ethan's heart like a scar that would never fade. He pulled a black leather cord from the chest pocket of his uniform. Threaded through it was a bullet casing. Its metal surface had oxidized, leaving little trace of its original color. The letters "MW" engraved on it were barely visible now, worn nearly flat. "Blue Eagle doesn't go easy on anyone just because they're women." "I know. If I can't make the cut once training's over, I'll back out myself." "Then stick to your word." "Commander." Mr. Foster's voice snapped Ethan out of his thoughts. "If I hadn't let her stay in Blue Eagle back then... maybe she wouldn't have ended up on that mission. She had the potential to become an outstanding operative without taking such risks, don't you think?" Mr. Foster paused briefly. "She ear