This question I stopped, because I'd had enough. Calm down, boss man, I'm hoping today will be the exception, not the rule. I eased into the room away from Fredo, not because he meant me harm, but simply on principle. And then? he asked.
When the searing light faded, the only light came from the sweeps of the men's flashlights mounted to their guns. He smiled back, he couldn't seem to help it. I rolled closer to him, curled my body around his legs, laid my head upon his thigh. He lowered me to the ground, but kept an arm around me like he expected me to collapse at any minute.
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