Lea and Alessio embraced, both a little the worse for wear... Alessio was sporting a deep purple welt under his right eye and clear bruising on his neck and although disheveled still sported his signature smile. Lea sensed the smell that they both emanated, the pungent aroma evident with every breath. She desperately wanted to get under a shower or into bath and clean off the grime and smell of fear that the last 48 hours had brought.
It was clear to both of them, particularly after their traumatic experience that they needed to leave Thailand as fast as possible. After their release they were thrust out of the interrogation area, but not before Alessio had his watch and wallet confiscated by the over zealous guards that had beaten him during his detention.
The last 48 hours of adrenaline infused survival had left her bereft of and energy or enthusiasm for anything Asian. She wanted out as quickly as possible, but was conflicted in that she had promised Bill that she was going to visit him in Hanoi, but deep down didn't want to spend another minute in this infernal chaos.
Alessio sensed her state of mind and wrapped his strong arms around her and pulled her into his chest...
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