The Lying Kiss

Alton slouched up his back against the cell as he had dozed off waiting. He would be suddenly awoken to a loud commotion. "I'm sorry, Zinnia, but we've been told not to let you see him."

"Let me see him now! I have a right!"

"Easy, their hero, it's alright. Let her through." Riley informed.

"But Riley, we were told."

"Alice isn't here right now; I'm in charge so let her through."

The guards moved out of the way as Zinnia entered. Opening one eye, Alton tutted, keeping his guard up. "So, are you here to interrogate me for Alice? She sees me as the bad guy. Me of all people, if you're here to make it worse, don't bother."

"You shouldn't be in here. No matter what you did, this isn't right."