Miles to Midnight

[Reeves]

To visibly express curiosity, Morreti tilted his head ever so slightly. "Who says you have to plan and execute something that significant all on your own? It's treason if you get caught, I think I can make sure that doesn't happen, we just need to be quick about this, invasions are volatile affairs."

Even if he hadn't brought it up before just now, he'd given the possibility of her siding with him some thought. There were some obvious liabilities and risks to be factored into the equation, that way he could actually react to them. First and foremost was removing all the potential human shields that the desparate regime might use to ensure the loyalty of its men despite terrible odds. This didn't make the situation any less difficult or complicated, but knowing was half the battle, and they could be prepared as a result.