“A bill is moving through Congress. One that, if passed, will cut off certain international trade routes our allies use to funnel arms and cash. Cross is its loudest voice. He must be silenced.”
The lieutenants murmured their approval. One of them added, “Killing two senators in less than a week will shake the entire government. They’ll see they can’t protect even their most guarded.”
Gabriel smirked. “Exactly. We’re not just killing men. We’re killing their sense of control.”
He turned to Lena, his tone slipping into that cold, commanding timbre that wrapped around her like chains.
“Elijah Cross is scheduled to deliver a speech tomorrow evening in Capitol Hall. Security will be doubled. Cameras everywhere. All eyes on him. Which is perfect.”
He leaned in close, whispering like a devi
