Chapter Fourteen
“Anacostia?” Daniel had waited until the Marine cleared them through the gate. Obviously they’d been expected. “What the hell are we doing at Anacostia? The only thing here are Marine helicopters used to transport the President.”
“Not the only thing.” Alice was clearly enjoying whatever little secret she had. What else could possibly be here?
“Hey, who are these guys who keep following us?” Alice was checking the rearview mirror.
Daniel didn’t even bother to glance back. “Secret Service. They’re my protection detail.”
“Since when?”
“Since the day Katherine Matthews’ helicopter was shot down and I became Chief of Staff.”
“No, I mean when tonight? It was shot down?”
“Yes.” Daniel had heard enough to know gunfire had been involved in the final, fatal crash. He still w
