Justice

Sarah already knew the consequences of her actions before they were even taken.

She knew that her sister, Emanuele, would be the prime suspect in the crime for a while, but that soon the charges would be dropped. Why? Because she had been careless and left several fingerprints on her mother's hateful body.

Sarah knew that it was only a matter of time before the scandal involving not only politicians and bourgeoisie, but also the very policemen who should have been on the front line fighting these lowlifes, would be taken public and shock thousands of people in the country.

At that very moment, while in the cell at the city police station, she was playing with her own handcuff chain, distracted by the rhythmic shaking. Crimson had been straight with her: the trial would happen quickly, since the crime was practically solved.

Yes, she would have a lawyer. No, this would not help her at all.

Sarah, or rather Adriele, had no regrets. She would do it all over again, perhaps with more crue