Chapter 291

Bianca's pov

The detective's eyes widened in surprise. "And you didn't raise an alarm?" he lets his voice show some frustration.

I shake my head. "She's like the wind, this one," I describe to him. "Very fast, always out of sight before one could catch up with her. I knew if I hollered, by the time you reacted, she would have vanished."

Detective James nods, his eyes shifting to mine as if he has understood. "Alright," he nods. "We'll be more alert next time."

I nodded my head as the sack of bricks had just come off my shoulders. At last, I told my secret about Sarah's betrayal, and now I knew they would do something.

He closes the notebook and rises to his feet. I know that is only the beginning. We have a way to go, but I am ready for whatever is thrown my way.

The Warden walked me back to my cell. That stern look was on his face, but then, in his eyes—there was something in those eyes. I stand in the cell and feel the relief, at last, having to