Another guard is waiting on the other side, who, after unlocking the door, steps aside with a grin which I swear is just for me. “Tell me what you told the Belarusians to have yourself set free.” The accusation comes again. Hot xxx Are you guilty of these charges?”
“No,” I answer again. “Please … Down one flight of stairs, then another, the sounds from above fading even as the air cools … I’m trembling from the cold when we reach a small platform. I’m still trembling inside, my will to defend myself, to plead, yet again, my innocence, worn down to the lowest level. “Ekaterina Novikova?”
“Yes.” The voice comes from behind me.
Actors:
Carl Cruz / Vixenn Cruz
