Now she knew that John Dell cared not for guilt or innocence, but he instead cared that a big-profile prosecution was a steppingstone to the Governor�...�s mansion!Grabbing the briefcase beside her, Angie pulled papers from it and stood with the intention of handing them to Brad’s attorney Bill Baxter. She stood so abruptly her chair fell backwards into the lap of a lady who was so unexpectedly startled, she squealed. Apologizing sincerely, the police chief heard the booming voice of old Judge. The moment it's decided, another far-off street lamp illuminates, showing the way.Acid.That's the best explanation Mila can conjure as they pass four more light posts, bare feet unbothered by the snow, following signs that point to a destination straight from a children's story. How it got in their system is another question with no answer in sight.The next light multiplies to a cluster, the largest ones yet, confirming her assumption. There's no way a three-story estate is packed into this. The sounds are deafening, the sounds of the city stripped away, amplifying the tiniest rustle of leaves or the intake of her breath into shouts that cut through me. And yet, despite the natural spectacle before me, my eyes can’t help but return to her, the look of serenity and belonging awash over her face, the unavoidable knowledge that there is nothing and no one to stop me from getting what I want. What we want. As if reading my mind, she lifts her dress over her head, the moonlight. Everyone here has been certified disease free.” Finally, he directed John’s attention up the stairs. “The upstairs is for those who seek purely sexual relations and the split is much the same.” He turned back to John who was trying to take this all in. “You are not required to undress but we do ask that you remove your socks and shoes. We can also deposit any valuables in our safe for you. If you wish to undress we can provide a robe.” Finally the doorman handed John a small pamphlet before.