Elena brought flowers. "These are from all the women at Haven House. When they heard what happened what you did they wanted you to know you're their hero."
"I'm not a hero."
"You threw yourself in front of a bullet to save your daughter. That's literally the definition of heroic."
Connor was all business. "Vincent Castellano is dead. Three shots to the chest. He died instantly. We found planning documents in his car. Surveillance photos of your family. Details about routines. He'd been watching you for months."
"Was he working with the Volkovs?"
"We're still investigating. But yes, preliminary evidence suggests he had funding from remnants of the Volkov organization. This was coordinated. Well-planned. If you hadn't moved when you did" He stopped. "Sofia would be dead."
Finally, Sofia.
She came in alone, walking slowly, looking smaller and younger than her fifteen years.
"Mama."
"Come here, baby."
