“To make this right,” I answer honestly. “You’re not an innocent man, but you’re innocent of this crime. I can prove it, but I don’t trust that either of us are safe when I uncover the corruption. We need to get out of here before we can clear your name.”
He looks into my eyes and for a moment doesn’t say a word. But I can see when his decision has been made and he nods.
“Lead the way.”
I check the clock on the wall and see we’ve only got seconds before it happens, and I turn to Leo.
“Will you trust me?” I ask, adrenaline climbing my neck.
“Do I have a choice?”
“No,” I answer and push him behind me.
On cue, the alarm sounds and every cell door on A Block opens.