A Beacon of Hope
Flora stared at the envelope in her hand, the official seal marking its importance. She had been summoned to the commander's office for a "special announcement." Her mind whirred on. Was this another task? A reprimand for something she had missed during training? She took a deep breath and forced her thoughts to settle before she walked into the building. Outside, the world was abuzz while inside, a knot seemed to be tightening in her stomach.
Flora," Commander Alvarez greeted her, firm but warm, gesturing her to sit, a slight encouraging smile on his lips. "I have something very important to talk over with you."
She sat down, still feeling uncertain, her eyes running from the face of the Commander to the envelope held in his hands.
“You’ve been selected for a promotio
