FAYE
I couldn't just stand there and watch this continue.
I knew Alexander well enough to recognize the look in his eyes. He wasn't far from losing his patience completely, and Jacob seemed determined to keep provoking him until he did.
I reached for Alexander's arm.
"Can I have a moment with you?" I asked softly.
He didn't answer immediately.
His eyes remained fixed on Jacob for another few seconds before he finally looked at me.
Without saying a word, he gave a small nod.
He turned and walked toward the door.
I followed him out of the detention wing, leaving the guards and the three men behind.
Neither of us spoke until we had put a good distance between ourselves and the cells.
The sounds from the detention wing gradually faded behind us.
Alexander stopped near one of the st
