Prim sat in the cold cell, staring, all the food barely touched.

She felt like she was in some quicksand, and was sinking fast.

All the Alexakis had visited at different times before night fell, bringing different gifts, food, drinks and making different promises.

But she could not stop thinking about what had happened with Sam.

How had he even conceived such thoughts, and then had the audacity to ask?

Yes, the man had always been shy around her, and could never hold eye ...