“Chloe told them?” he asked.
“She told the warden and Denise. Denise is writing a statement now. I’m filing an emergency motion.”
His throat worked. “Is it enough?”
Amelia sat across from him. “It should be enough to stop tonight.”
“But not enough to clear me.”
“No.”
He nodded slowly. “I figured.”
“Gavin, listen to me.” She leaned forward. “A stopped execution is not a small thing. Once time starts moving again, we can investigate properly. We can find Danton. We can challenge Avery. We can test what should’ve been tested years ago.”
“My fingerprints were still on the knife.”
“You picked it up earlier that day when you helped Martin unpack kitchen supplies after his move.”
“I told them that.”
“I know.”
“They said it was convenient.”
“I know.”
He looked away, toward the gray wall. “Blood on my clothes.”
“You said Martin hugged you when he was crying two days before the murder. He had a cut on his hand.”
