Astrid locks eyes with Zane and notices a glint of hesitation. She bows her head knowing what is coming. As painful as the process of being made to do something against her will and submitting totally to the will of Zane, she welcomes it. At least this way, there will be no denying the truth of her innocence and Bailey’s.
That will not be necessary,” Zane sneers in response, “they did it.”
Astrid’s head shoots up and she hears the audible gasp of someone else in the room, but she couldn't identify who it is.
“Bundle them and throw them in jail, keep them there till they are ready to confess or they'll face the punishment for their crimes,” he points to the two guards standing behind her and Bailey.
The guards move sharply toward the ladies on the floor. The guard yanks Bailey from the
