Chapter 31: Little soldier

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Now I'm sorry that I left you

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Now I'm sorry that I left you

I can't go back

I can't change anything

I'm sorry that I said "so long"

I never meant to hurt you

Sorry I waited so long

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In the following weeks, life unfolded as usual, a comforting rhythm that enveloped Bucky and Alice in happiness and security. They celebrated in the tranquillity that had settled over their lives like a warm embrace.

However, on a seemingly ordinary day, Alice returned home for lunch, only to be greeted by an unusual sight – the front door of Mrs Carmella's house was wide open. This raised an immediate red flag. Intrigued and concerned, Alice ventured inside to investigate.

"Mrs Carmella?" Her voice echoed through the silent house. "Mrs Carmella, it's Annie. Is everything okay? Are you home?"

There was no response. As she made her way to the kitchen, a figure caught her eye – someone was standing against the counter.

"Hello again, Forsaken." The man, Dr Semenov, in his late fifties, bald with a few strands of hair clinging to the sides of his head, greeted her with a chilling smile. A pair of glasses hung on the tip of his nose. "Miss me much, my little soldier?"

Alice's blood boiled with a mix of confusion, anger, and hatred. Clenching her fists, she demanded, "What are you doing here? Where is Mrs Carmella?"

"Don't worry about her," Dr Semenov replied casually, advancing towards her. "She's with her husband now. And where is the Winter Soldier, your little boyfriend?"

"I'm gonna kill you!"

"Tsk tsk, Forsaken. You've changed," he remarked, stopping in front of her. "But don't worry. You'll soon be yourself again."

Suddenly, two men appeared behind her, securing vibranium cuffs on her wrists and ankles, rendering her powerless.

"Желание," Dr Semenov began reciting in Russian, "Семнадцать."

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Alice screamed, attempting to break free. However, no matter how much strength she used, the cuffs didn't break. She had broken vibranium cuffs before, why couldn't she do it now? And why did her head throb with a painful intensity?

"Ржавый. Рассвет. Печь."

"What are those words?! STOP! STOP! STOP! IT HURTS!" Alice's cries fell on deaf ears as Dr Semenov continued his ritual.

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