Chapter 29

benefactor?”

“No, there’s never been any direct contact. I tried tracing some of the

supply shipments sent to their home, but it all led to ghosts.”

Perhaps there is someone working behind the scenes. If it’s a government

official, they might have the means to mask the origin. But is there a common

thread connecting the leaks? Part of Kaen was excited for the investigative

challenge, but the implications were concerning, to say the least. Either two

people had coincidentally similar experiences at the same time, or there was a

third party at play to maneuver two governments against each other. Two

incidents didn’t constitute a pattern—he’d still have to speak with the third

suspect and see if that filled in any of the missing pieces.

“Lieutenant, I understand your desire to help your parents, but this is a

serious offense.”

She bristled. “I don’t regret it. I’d do it again.”

“Integrity and honor above all.” Kaen rose from the table. “I’ll