“Maybe,” Roger agrees. “Or maybe he’d use the opportunity to send spies or assassins. You know? Find out where we are and what we’re doing.”
I smother a growl, hating this possibility but appreciating that he’s thinking strategically. “You need to be very careful who you say that in front of.” I warn gruffly. “That is the kind of idea that can spread panic and turn the locals against our people.”
“I know that.” Roger admits, “I don’t like it any more than you do. I’m just trying to think of every possibility.”
I grip his shoulder, “I appreciate that, and I’m going to need you to keep thinking that way if we’re going to get through this.”
“Of course I will.” Roger vows, though his frown only deepens. “The real question is going to be how we investigate this without letting the public
