Black Card
Her voice trembled, barely holding together.
“Who gave you the card?” the man pressed, his tone turning sharper, more intimidating.
“He… he’s a friend…” she whispered, her voice so soft it almost disappeared.
Even to her own ears, it sounded weak. Unconvincing. A mistake.
“A friend?” the man repeated, narrowing his eyes as he studied her.
Belle lowered her gaze, her shoulders shrinking inward. “Yes… a friend…”
The doubt in his expression didn’t waver. And neither did the stares around her.