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"Yes, I’ for that now But I also know that I can ask for a lawyer at any tie the fact that I lied

"Right Okay, then" He goes through all the state the dates and approxi the verbal statements I provided to them Pretty much a recap of our interactions thus far He does it in a slow, o, I visited the residence where you were staying, and I showed you this picture" He slides out the us Now that I’ve met River’s father, I can see the familial similarities, but I still find it hard to believe that this cold and calculating guy is related to River and Rowen "You told ht"

He eyes me "You’re sure?"

I tap the picture "I’ve never met this man I’ve never even seen him"

"Okay" He slides out River’s picture, and the bubble of panic in my stomach rises "I also showed you this picture, and you confirnize him"

"I did say that"

"Was that true?"

I take a deep breath "No"

"So you did recognize this nize him?"

"Frouy who pushed me down He saved my life"

"And do you know his name?"

"River Delaney" It co River like this I just hope that telling the truth will help him more than the continued lies could hurt him And I hope he doesn’t hate me for it

"When did you firstin St Stephen’s Green"

He frowns, confused OrI told you about that day in St Stephen’s Green was true I was just an A time I told you all that I remembered of hi lunch that sos" I chuckle, though nothing about being in this cold, sterile room is particularly funny

"The Delaney crest," he o on to explain how I tracked River down to the pub, and everything after that, glossing over the private details I think he can read between the lines just fine, h evidence

"So, when I showed up on Monday and asked you to identify hisshot, you knew River Delaney quite well"

I s "Yes In souess I did And I panicked It just didn’t uy I didn’t believe it I didn’t want to believe it"

"Lying to a police officer is a serious offense, Amber"

I snort, the irony of this situation not lost on me "Trust me, I’m well aware My father is a retired sheriff"

That seeed and convicted You can have a criminal record because of it If that happens, you won’t be allowed back in Ireland again"