[Black Dragon Corporation]
Ashley's eyes sharpened as the secondary security gates slammed shut across every window and door. Her gaze swept over the crowd gathered in the lobby.
Men and women from across Dominion — those who had relocated with them and were currently stationed in the city — stood before her. All of them were here because of Gustav's orders to support her the moment he chose her side, and because of the distress signal he'd sent out when Jony ambushed him.
"Madam."
Vodka stepped to her side and took his place just behind her. He and Tank stood tall, expressions hard, eyes burning.
Ashley raised her chin.
"First, I want to thank each of you for staying true to Lucian," she said, her sharp features composed. "I will remember every one of you and remember how you stood beside him even when he's not here."
The men didn't react. They simply mirrored her stillness, eyes set with the same determination and readiness for war.
