DEAN

“Hm?” I gently urged Lilith when I noticed her hesitating.

But she only shook her head before speaking with some reluctance. “I just wanted to ask if it’s possible to turn over everything we have on Brandon to the police in advance. I’m worried that if this drags out too long, the Scotts will find a loophole and manage to get him out.”

Although I sensed that wasn’t what she truly wanted to say, I abided by my principle—if she didn’t want to tell me, I wouldn’t push.

So I gave a short nod. “Callum and I are already thinking the same. Even if you hadn’t brought it up,...