Nathan knew that convincing the General about his change of loyalties wouldn’t be easy but he hadn’t expected the man to make such a horrendous demand. It felt like the ground underneath his feet would crack at any moment and the earth would swallow him alive. General Abraham had asked him to do something he couldn’t even think of in his wildest dreams. How could he betray the very man who was at the helm of military affairs at Fort Barton? He knew he had to think of a plan and that too fast.
“Are you willing to do your part Nathan?” asked the grim voice on the other end.
“I won’t disappoint you. Just give me some time. Major Morris is well guarded. It’s going to be extremely difficult to assassinate him”, replied Nathan.
“You have one week to bring me the Major’s head”, saying this, th
