NIRELLE

Yvette was shocked at Michael's sudden change of heart. He confessed the entire story to the police, not sparing a single detail. I heard things I had not even heard before. Lucien squeezed my hand as we sat there listening to what Michael said. The warmth of his hand made everything I had endured feel somewhat worth it.

"Those are lies against me." Yvette would scream at intervals, even though the men tried to stop her. "I did no such thing. The only crime I have ever committed is ...