As Harkness releases his hold, Mitch drops, but Klempner’s there, breaking her fall, lowering her to the ground. He tugs the gag away, carefully wiping blood and muck from her mouth and nose, clearing her airways.
there,He slices through the ties at her wrists and ankles and she clings to him, sobbing into his chest. “Oh, God, I was scared. I was so scared…” Her words slur… “… But I knew you’d come. I knew it.”
soknew He presses lips to her forehead. “I’ll always come, Mitch. I made you that promise long ago. I’ll always keep it.”
alwaysThe sergeant strips off his jacket, makes as though to nudge Klempner, then thinks better of it. Instead, he coughs meaningfully, offering it at arm"s length. Klempner lays it over Mitch’s shoulders, concealing her naked torso. Then, kneeling on the gro
