“And we have evidence about the papers.

But I won’t promise you a charge we can’t prove.”

Teresa considered her for a long moment.

“You’re the first person who hasn’t said I should have been more careful.”

“I do want you and Eli safe,” Lena replied.

“That means looking honestly at every part of what happened, including decisions that may have put him at risk.

It doesn’t mean someone else gets to exploit you.”

The distinction mattered.