Page 195 of Broken Oath

Five years of people dismissing her questions.

Now she had proof that her brother survived the operation.

At least initially.

Rook refused to turn it into more than the evidence supported.

“This proves he was alive three months after the mission,” he said.

Sarah looked back at him.

“It proves they lied.”

“Yes.”

“Marcus knew.”

“Probably.”

Her eyes hardened. “He carried an empty casket.”

“And now we know why.”

Fathom opened another document.

Most of it had been destroyed.

Only a few lines remained.

One stood out.

SURVIVOR TRANSFER AUTHORIZED

The room went still.

Sarah moved closer to the screen.

“Transfer to where?”

“The destination was deleted.”

“Who authorized it?”

“Deleted.”

“When?”

“Same date as the active-status report.”

“Was Wade alone?”

Fathom hesitated.

“I don’t know.”

Sarah placed one hand against the table.

Rook saw the hope rise inside her.