Chapter 2 - The Silent Alarm
Caleb’s jaw clenched, a vein bulging on his neck as he raised his other hand toward her shoulder. "What did you just say to me?!"
Before his fingers could touch her, the heavy wooden door of the private room swung wide open with a sharp thud. Two tall, armed Military Police officers stepped into the room, followed closely by two hospital security guards in black tactical vests. Their hands rested firmly on their holsters as the heart monitor alarm blared loudly in the background.
"Sir! Step away from the patient immediately!" a commanding MP officer yelled, his boots clicking hard against the floor as he moved into the room.
Caleb froze mid-motion. The aggression on his handsome face vanished instantly, replaced by a momentary flash of absolute shock. His fingers slowly unclamped from Rebecca’s wrist, slipping away as if her skin had suddenly turned to fire.
Rebecca sank back against her pillows, letting out a soft, breathy whisper. "It’s over, Caleb."
"Is there a problem here, Officer?" Caleb asked smoothly, turning around and instantly adjusting the front of his pristine white naval jacket. His posture transformed into a picture of military discipline, his voice dropping into a calm, respectful tone. "I was simply trying to assist my wife. She’s confused due to her pain medication."
"The patient's heart monitor triggered a red-level distress signal at the main nursing station, Lieutenant Commander," the MP officer responded, stepping between Caleb and the bed. "And this room is currently under official federal observation."
Caleb’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Observation? By whose authority? I am her primary sponsor and legal next of kin!"
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From behind the security guards, a tall, grey-haired man in a crisp dark suit stepped into the room, holding a black leather file folder.
"By my authority, Lieutenant Commander Vance," the man announced coldly, pulling a gold badge from his pocket. "Special Agent Miller, Naval Criminal Investigative Service. And you are officially ordered to step away from Mrs. Vance."
