Damon watched as the muscles in Chris' neck tensed. He felt bad but Jasmine wouldn't accept travelling the world or needing a fresh start as a valid excuse, not when it was already a struggle to find decent member to take over the base, she sent him to. "I'm sorry, Chris, but without a valid reason I won't be able to put the paperwork..."

"I met my mate" Chris said in a rush, the words almost stuttering out as his breath caught in his throat. He took a deep breath, dreading what they would do to him, he had seen Ram as he was led out of the base, the...