"The president is landing," the voice in my ear says, and I give Sloan one last kiss. "We've got to go downstairs. Your dad is about to get here and I want to talk to Chad." "Okay," she says as she straightens her spine. She has more courage than I gave her credit for. Even after everything that's happened to her she's still ready to fight of us. For me. My heart swells with pride. She slips on her shoes and we walk hand in hand to our destiny. When we get to the lower level I greet three secret service agents guarding the door. There are three more inside the room interrogating Chad. I'll go in, but first I want to see the president and put his fears to rest. Or get ready for the fight of my life. I would lay down my life to protect Sloan, but if the President wants to cause trouble

