Her hands trembled.
"They tried to kill my son."
Santiago nodded.
"They tried to kill both of you."
For years, Santiago had served Rodrigo Salcedo.
He had protected his secrets.
Covered his mistakes.
Followed orders.
But that night changed everything.
Because when Rodrigo pushed Mariana into the ocean...
Santiago finally realized something.
He wasn't protecting a family.
He was protecting monsters.
"Why are you helping me?" Mariana asked.
Santiago looked away.
"Because I was there."
Silence.
"I heard Nico crying."