My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 152

Chapter 152: Chapter 152 Hunter Assignment

Elena’s POV

What the hell did I do to deserve this treatment? I had been exemplary at my previous assignment, following every rule and regulation without question. Throughout my entire deployment there, I maintained a spotless record with zero disciplinary actions. The sudden transfer order made absolutely no sense to me.

Scanning the new base, I noticed soldiers wearing distinctly different uniforms. The standard issue army green and camouflage gear mixed with others dressed entirely in black, similar to what I had seen at my former station. Corbin wore the black uniform, which immediately caught my attention.

Something felt off about this specialized unit, and my instincts told me I probably wouldn’t like whatever was coming.

We approached the main administrative building situated at the base’s entrance, passing through multiple security checkpoints before reaching the Captain’s office. His receptionist announced our arrival, then instructed us to wait in the corridor while he finished his current business.

While standing there, I examined the photographs lining the hallway walls. Each image showcased distinguished soldiers who had served at this facility with exceptional merit. These were clearly the base’s most celebrated personnel.

Corbin’s photograph hung among them, prompting me to study both his face and the commemorative plaque beneath his name. The inscription read: For exemplary courage in protecting and rescuing his entire unit during combat operations.

If he possessed such heroic credentials, why remained a mere private? The rank inconsistency puzzled me completely.

The buzzer sounded, granting us entry into the Captain’s office. I closed the door while Corbin immediately snapped to attention with a crisp salute. I simply observed the interaction with confusion.

"Didn’t your previous base require saluting?" the Captain questioned me directly.

"Not particularly," I replied honestly.

"Well, here you absolutely do," he stated firmly. I rendered the expected salute as he leaned back in his chair, studying me with calculating eyes.

"So you’re the transfer they sent us," he observed.

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