Kelsey was ready when Garrett arrived home. She’d spent the day rehearsing what she wanted to say.
There was a hard, frantic energy about her husband again today. But she ignored it. She had to tell him. As he stepped into the kitchen, she opened her mouth to say she had something to tell him. But before she could, he spoke.
“Kel. I have to go on a mission tonight.”
Her blood ran cold. No. Not a mission. Not now, when they were so close to escaping. Was he crazy? “Garrett, no,” she said softly.
“I know it’s not ideal but—”
“We’re leaving.”
“Yeah. This is a way to get some money before we leave. A lot of money, Kelsey.”
“I don’t care how much money. I don’t want you risking your life. Not now.” Her voice was growing increasingly frantic, but she couldn’t stop it.
“Sweetheart, it’s j
