The Trap Of Ace
"Why?"
Her sob became loud, her hands shook at her sides.
"I said why?" His deep voice boomed across the cabin.
Flinching, she scurried back. "I- I was being blackmailed. H-he told me he'd frame my brother for a crime he didn't even do! It was his friend. But- but somehow he got to know about it and started to threat me. If I didn't do what he said, he'd sent my brother to jail. A-and, h-he is just a kid. I-i couldn't let it happen. So, I… I'd no other choice. I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" She spilled everything in one go, shaking, sobbing and stuttering.