CHAPTER FIFTEEN Driving back from the mall, Linda asked Eric to turn up the heater. “Winter feels like it’s taking its time this year. Look at the trees, no buds, nothing.” “That’s another reason we can’t jump into this. Some of the rivers in the world are still frozen. We can’t exactly add anything to ice. Plus, it’d be too dangerous for my team.” He reached over and squeezed her hand. “Hopefully, spring will pop over the horizon, soon.” “So, once everything’s in place, you’re thinking two weeks?” “Normally, I’d say two weeks. Our operation might take less in some spots, and more in others. Don’t forget the dosage will be watered down in some places and ramped up in others. There’s no way to keep it even. During normal warfare, annihilation evens things out. In this case, I don’t even

