Damon listened carefully. Reclaiming the land without a full-scale war was incredibly tempting. It would save thousands of lives. But he knew Howe would not offer such a prize without demanding something equally massive in return.
"And if your men win?" Damon asked quietly.
Howe's smile grew so wide it looked completely evil. He looked around the large, well-built Benson military camp. He looked at the strong canvas tents and the massive training fields outside.
"If I win," Howe said, his voice dropping into a greedy, dark whisper. "I will take this land too."
The silence inside the reception tent was completely absolute.
Kade, standing silently near the entrance, sharply inhaled a breath of pure shock.
Damon stared at the older General.
Damon replied without a single second of hesitation. "You are crazy."
Damon shook his head slowly. The strategic risk was entirely, utterly unacceptable.
