DANTE

Viktor is quiet for a long moment, thinking through logistics.

"Yes," he says finally. "But it will require extensive preparation."

"Then start preparing. I want this in place within forty-eight hours."

"What about Mrs. Ashford? She'll need to be part of this."

"I'll handle Aria." I check the time—4:47 AM. "She's going to hate this plan."

"Because it puts her at risk?"

"Because it requires her to trust me completely. To play bait while I orchestrate everything from behind the ...