Four days.
That was how long Marlon had given them to prepare an attack on Brigantine.
Four days to gather information, organize their people, and find a way to bring down Callighan and Gaspar.
And bring Ryan home.
Christopher sat forward as Marlon resumed speaking.
"Let's be clear about the goal," Marlon said. "We're not going over there to destroy Brigantine or kill everyone living in it. There are people there who have nothing to do with this."
Lucy nodded.
"If we take down Callighan and Gaspar, we'll have done most of the work," Marlon continued. "Their people will be a problem, but those two are the ones holding everything together."
His gaze shifted to Lucy.
"Tell me you still have the Starakian rifle."
"I do."
Marlon's shoulders eased slightly.
"Good."
"The weapon works," Lucy said. "Now that I've used it, I can prepare better for the next time we face Gaspar. But there are things I need to understand before then."
"What things?"
