CHAPTER 25

Colton was escorted to the interrogation room, where the detective, a middle-aged man with a stern look, sat waiting for him.

The room was small and had only one table and two chairs. Colton was instructed to sit in one of the chairs while the detective sat on the other side of the table.

The detective introduced himself as Detective Peterson and asked Colton if he knew why he was there. Colton nodded and looked around the room, trying to avoid eye contact with the detective.

Having a wierd eye made him feel somewhat embarrased. He wondered how the detective managed to look into his eyes easily.

Detective Peterson cleared his throat and began asking questions. "So, Mr. Blake, you've been charged with kidnapping Beatrix Winston. Is that correct?"

Colton looked at the detective and took a deep breath. "Yes, that's correct," he replied.

The detective leaned forward and asked, "Can you tell me why you did it?"

Colton hesitated for a moment. He thought of framing a lie. If