Luca released a slow breath, then glanced at Romero and Flavio. “I know this is difficult, and emotions are on the rise.” He paused before he turned to me. “You failed to protect Sara and yourself from being captured. That’s the only transgression I see worthy of punishment. What happened after…” He looked toward Romero, who met his gaze, his eyes full of anguish. “…happened because you had no choice.”
