(Alexander)
The front door closed behind Agent Maddox and Briggs. The sound echoed through the house, and I felt the tension in my shoulders start to ease. Finally, we were alone with Sophie's family. Just us.
Sophie was still sitting on the couch, her hands folded in her lap. She looked tired. The stress of everything was showing on her face. Mr and Mrs Lawson sat beside her, and James was in the chair across from them. Catherine had left with the agents, promising to call with updates.
"Well," Mr. Lawson said, breaking the silence. "That was intense."
I nodded. "It needed to happen. Now we wait."
Sophie looked up at me. "How long do you think it will take?"
"Not long," I said. "They have everything they need. Marcus won't see it coming."
James stood up and stretched. "I still can'
