Shattered (Michael Bennett #14)(83)

Dozens of them, Noa thinks, but she doesn’t want to speak first.

She feels she’s spoken enough, and even though she has misgivings about what’s being offered to her, she is also relishing the thought of taking the fight to enemies who have set up camp within the nation’s borders.

Let Liam take the lead.

But Liam refuses to do so.

“No, sir,” he says. “I’m good.”

Noa says, “I’m good as well.”

President Barrett nods with satisfaction.

“Get out, get to work, and I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll be supplying you both with an initial set of targets, complete with locations and defenses.” He adds a chilly smile. “I’ll also supply the salt.”