Chapter 114
Two weeks later, Alexei appeared again.
Late at night. Bypassing FBI surveillance somehow. Standing in their kitchen like a ghost.
"You stayed," he said. Voice disappointed. Frustrated. "I warned you and you stayed anyway."
"We verified. Maria proved the deal is real." Adrian was already between Alexei and the children's rooms. Protective. "What are you doing here?"
"Saving you. Again. Despite yourselves." Alexei put documents on the table. Different ones. Newer. "These are from three days ago. Plans to arrest you the moment final testimony concludes. Signed by Maria's superiors. Authorized. Real."
She looked at the documents. At the signatures. At the detailed plans to take Adrian into custody.
"No," she whispered. "Maria promised..."
"Maria is being overruled. Her sup
