87. A Plan of Defense

Elijah took a steadying breath, forcing his mind to focus on the task at hand.

His plans had been intricate and hidden, but now, with the threat to Sophia and Lando Yale rapidly closing in, he knew it was time to strike back.

“Doug,” Elijah’s voice was low, calculated, “we need to act quickly. Duke West and William Winter are moving against Yale’s operations, and it’s only a matter of time before they come for Sophia.”

Doug nodded, his face grim.

“We have our best men on standby, Marshal. Just say the word, and we’re ready.”

“Good,” Elijah replied, his gaze hardening.

“Gather them. I want every approach secured and no one getting near Sophia. Tonight, Duke West is going to learn that coming after those I care about has consequences.”

As Doug disappeared to rally the forces, Elijah climbed the stairs to check on Sophia, his mind weighed down by the words she’d spoken on their last encounter.

He hadn’t expected her suspicions to grow so rapidly, and it pained him to know how much his se
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