*Caterina*
The rumbling of the engine as the car led me and Alessandro toward the prisoner exchange gave me something to focus on. I closed my eyes and felt the way the vehicle moved us closer to where my mother was. I had to stay focused on her.
If I didn’t, I knew that the fear that was coursing through me would become too much.
I was doing my best to hide my nerves, even though I knew that Allesandro could see right through me. I wanted to do this. I wanted to protect my mom and face the bastards that took my dad away. I wouldn’t show any weakness.
Despite my determination, my chest was rising rapidly and my heart was hammering.
I could feel Alessandro glancing at me, but he didn’t say anything. I was grateful for that. I wanted him to focus on the exchange, not me.
I took a deep breath as the car slowed to a stop.
This was it.
