Megan had seen the president on television plenty of times in the past, but it did nothing to show how tall or slim the woman really was. And the way she stepped in and took over spoke of many years used to having authority. But was that a lingering look at Eldon? Megan shook her head, dismissing the thought.
"President Louise," Lyden greeted her with a warm smile. "Thank you for being willing to listen to me. I'm really sorry about Wyoming. It's a terrible tragedy, and one that I hope is never repeated."
Megan schooled her face to be neutral. She knew they couldn't reveal how the bombs actually went off but didn't like deceiving the most powerful woman in the free world.
"We've never had such a tragedy on US soil," President Martha Louise said in somber tones. "Even 9-11 didn't cause this much ground damage, though thankfully it was in an unpopulated area. As much as I hate what the Knights represent, and their tactics, I wish they would have been smarter."
