(Alexander)
My phone rang at seven thirty the following morning. I answered on the second ring.
"Mr. Knight," he said. "This is Agent Briggs. We've reviewed the recording you submitted yesterday."
I sat up in bed. Sophie was still sleeping next to me, her face calm for the first time in days. I didn't want to wake her up, but this call could change everything.
"And?" I kept my voice low.
"We're ready to move forward. We need Miss Lawson's formal testimony to complete our case against Marcus Sterling." I got up and walked to the window.
"When?" I asked.
"We can schedule it for this afternoon if she's available."
"Agent Briggs, you've had evidence against this man for weeks. Why the sudden rush?" I asked.
He was quiet for a moment. "Mr. Knight, we appreciate your patience with our
