But she consoled herself, she had seen worse done to those they captured and for this, she had to thank Anna Devane. Anna had made sure she was around to supervise the interrogation, stopping them when they were on the verge on going too far. 

She no longer had any sense of time, not that it mattered. She already resigned herself to her fate; she wasn’t going to get out of here alive. 

The door creaked open; she lifted her head with effort to see Anna approaching but not before sending the soldier on duty away. One look at Anna’s ashen face told her the time had come.

"Something’s happening; we have just received orders to leave immediately." Anna kept her voice low, careful not to let anyone hear them.

"And you’re here for the execution." She said matter of factly, hoarse and weak.

Anna inhaled sharply as her eyes welled up and her mouth quivered. She could see the turmoil playing on her face. "Anna, it’s all right. Do it. I’m expandable, you’re not. They need you, we’re almost there."

Anna shook her head, "You’re not expandable to those who love you."

She smiled, ignoring the pain, "Not in the grand scheme of things. You said it once; it’s for the greater good. You don’t have time, let’s end this now."

Anna looked away, struggling to control her emotions. Slowly, she took a few steps away from her and pulled out her gun from her holster. She asked in a trembling voice, "Is there anything you want me to do for you?"

"Yes, tell Bianca I’m sorry I can’t keep my promise. Tell I love her and because of her, I was truly happy for once in my life. Anna, please make sure she’s all right and keep her from harm." She croaked, a single tear ran down her face. 

Anna nodded and raised her gun, taking aim. "I promise."

She closed her eyes; in the darkness, she saw them sitting on a boulder, feet dipped in cool waters, taking in the beauty of the cascading waterfall. She heard their laughter floating on the warm summer morning and felt her gentle touch, her breath on her cheek. 

A sense of peace descended upon her, warm and soothing, and she knew no matter what awaited her on the other side, she would be fine. There would be no regrets; she had lived and loved, much more than she thought ever would.