As their mother, Addison had every reason to be cautious. She wasn't about to gamble with her children's lives or make a reckless move that could put them in even greater danger. Levi understood that better than anyone.
He might have had his own ideas about how to approach the situation, but this wasn't something he could simply decide on her behalf. Ultimately, these were her children, and she needed to be comfortable with whatever risks they were about to take.
That was precisely why he asked for her opinion first. He wanted to hear what she had in mind before suggesting his own course of action.
Seeing how patiently Levi was trying to understand her concerns, Addison almost broke down. A sob threatened to escape her throat, but she stubbornly swallowed it, forcing herself to remain composed. When she finally spoke, her voice was trembling.
