"Lady Shillingsworth will no longer go anywhere without me," Bundo stood immovable as a rock.

"I can't allow non-Navy personnel into this facility." Chief Petty Officer O'Brien looked just as stubborn as Bundo. "I'm sorry, Commander, my orders come from the Admiralty. Even you can't override them."

"Very well." Cal forced her voice to be as icy as she could. "You explain to the Admiralty why all work at the Shed has stopped." She turned to leave. "Let's go."

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