Dedication

To Caitlyn, Tawnya, Carly, and Toni. For all your help, input, and friendship: thank you all. Especially when I’m being a pain in the ass. Smooches.

Acknowledgment

As always, my utmost respect and heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Armed Forces who fight for our liberty. They put themselves at risk to protect the people they leave behind at home, and no amount of acknowledgments can convey my appreciation for their sacrifice.

The conspiracy detailed within this story is wholly fictional.