“Yes,” Evan confirmed. “He is connected to an arms distribution ring under federal investigation. The money trail was only part of it. Weapons, identities, and communications all pointed back to him. The raid was scheduled for tomorrow morning, but when I learned you were at that house tonight, I requested an emergency acceleration of the operation, because if Trevor realized the net was closing, he could have taken hostages to buy time.”
Abigail’s breathing turned shallow.
“So if I had stayed,” she said slowly, “Sophie and I could have been inside during that raid.”
“Yes,” Evan admitted quietly. “That is why I called you the moment I found out.”
Tears blurred Abigail’s vision.
“You saved us,” she said.
His voice softened.
“I never want to hear that fear in your voice again,” he replied. “I am sorry I kept this from you for so long.”