Inside, Dex was sitting alone without handcuffs.
When he saw her, he tried to stand up, but she stopped him with a gesture.
Captain Freeman said he’s letting us go, she said, not knowing where to start.
Yes.
Dex nodded.
“He’s a good man”.
They stared at each other across the room, two people who had once been one, now separated by 10 years of lies.
“Why Dex?” Shanaya finally asked.
“Why didn’t you tell me the truth?” “You saw my face”.
He smiled bitterly.
“I didn’t want you to waste your life on a monster like me”.
“That’s my decision”.
She said firmly, taking a step toward him.
“Not yours”.
“I know”.
He lowered his head.
“Now I know”.
“It was a mistake”.
Shanaya slowly approached and sat down across from him.
For the first time in 10 years, she could see his disfigured face clearly.
