ALMA

I was out of it, whatever trouble was lurking in the shadows for me. I was out of it. It appeared like I had it all under control, and I forced a smile to assure everyone that I knew what I was doing, like I wasn't a confused woman smeared with an accusation of murder.

There was no greater torture. I owed Carl everything, right now. He was the reason I was walking out of here with handcuffs, and I couldn't possibly ask him for any more favors or help. He already looked exhausted, no ...