This is a continuation of ‘Persuasion‘
“Don’t take this the wrong way,” Daniels said as she navigated the empty streets, “but you seem young to be leading this kind of operation.”
“Maybe I am,” Michael acknowledged. “I was there when it started and know the players. Brian and I have both been targeted. On one level, it’s personal.” He glanced at Daniels. “But on the other level, and more importantly, my loyalty was never for sale. My duty, first and foremost, is to my country. I will serve her and die for her, if necessary.”
“The reports coming in indicate at least thirty arrests so far at the Agency.”
“It’s a nightmare,” Michael said. “The Agency may never come back from this. How did Angelique Romero succeed at that level of infiltration? It puts not only the Agency’s work at risk, but also that of the other law enforcement units we work with. The repercussions are far-reaching.”
“We’re going to nail these bastards.”
“I hope you’re right. For the moment, let’s focus on getting the PM back.”
“Do you…” Daniels’s voice trailed off as she made a sharp turn. “Do you think he’s still alive?”
“I think it depends on Eric Wade’s state of mind.” [Read more…] about Pinned Down
