With Silent Screams (Hellequin Chronicles, #3)

by Steve McHugh

Roberto was a head of a division of the SOA, or Sword of Avalon. The SOA are the internal security agency for Avalon. They’re a mixture of an Internal Affairs department and the Secret Service.

SOA

“Sorry, Nate, but Galahad chose you for a reason back in ’77. His line was drawn long ago. Until he was convinced to move it and lie to you, it had been rigid for a long time. Yours is always in flux depending on the situation. It makes you a much more dangerous person than Galahad could even comprehend. It’s not about power; it’s about the willingness to do something that will stop your enemy cold. The willingness to win at any cost.”

“Sorry, Nate, but Galahad chose you for a reason back in ’77. His line was drawn long ago. Until he was convinced to move it and lie to you, it had been rigid for a long time. Yours is always in flux depending on the situation. It makes you a much more dangerous person than Galahad could even comprehend. It’s not about power; it’s about the willingness to do something that will stop your enemy cold. The willingness to win at any cost.”

“You can come in quietly,” I suggested. “It’s the best way for you now.” Simon laughed. “I’m going to fuck you up.” “No,” I said softly, “you’re not.”