AMELIA POV

Agent Sebastian spreads a map across Daniel's dining table. Red dots mark locations—Lydia's last known contacts, Marcus's business addresses, Victoria's social media check-ins.

"We need seventy-two hours minimum to coordinate with federal agents," Sebastian says, circling three intersecting points. "Maybe a week to build an airtight case."

Daniel leans forward, his good hand flat on the table. "A week where we're sitting targets."

"Not if you're not here." Sebastian looks ...