Whispered promises

Chapter 28

Katrina endured excruciating pain. Hours had passed, and she screamed and writhed against the restraints that held her down. The feeling of fire coursing through her veins was unbearable. Every breath was heavy, and sweat covered her forehead.

Ava, the one responsible for Katrina's capture, took a seat at the metal round table where katrina was strapped down . "You must think I'm the worst monster in the world," Ava said, her voice filled with a mix of bitterness and regret.
"You... you killed my friends. You killed Sara." Katrina managed to whisper through her pain.

"They chose their own side, and so did you when you joined S.H.I.E.L.D and brought down our science division behind the German line two years ago we gave you everything ," Ava replied coldly. "And getting the super soldier serum injected into you was a mistake but also a gift for us ." She emphasized the last part, reminding Katrina of her unique trait that made her a much more bigger target for WCKD .

With tears streaming down her face, katrina mustered her strength. "I didn't have a choice... it was forced upon me... You won't win... I won't let you control me not again " Katrina told her firmly . "You don't have a choice..this is the only way to stop the supernatural and anyone who's a threat to what were doing ...to win this war you have to make sacrifices..I know I'm doing the right thing. But it doesn't make it any easier " she said towards Katrina before going over to the array of computer screens.

Ava turned away from Katrina and walked over to a bank of computer screens. Halsey, who had once been the main person behind the experiments and augmentation to Katrina during her time in eleven years ago , Halsey knelt down beside her, inserting a needle into her arm. Katrina had no idea what Halsey was giving her.

"Why... why are you doing this? How could you do this ?" Katrina asked, her voice barely audible as her body struggled to stay conscious. "Losing your daughter does that to you," Halsey replied, her voice tinged with sadness. She tended to Katrina's wounds, patching up her side and shoulder. Then she attached wires to her body and forehead to monitor her vital signs and Brian activity .

"You're just like them," Katrina said, her voice filled with disappointment. "I know you'll never understand, but the supernatural, werewolves, and everything in between are the true evil, what we're doing will shape the next generation to come " Halsey said, her tone resolute.

"Not all monsters do monstrous things," Katrina replied, a single tear slipping down her cheek.
"I wish it didn't have to be this way. I do care for you, Katrina . You remind me of my daughter," Halsey said, gently wiping away the tear from Katrina's cheek. "Will it hurt much?" Katrina's whispered, her voice filled with a mix of fear and resignation.

"I don't know," Halsey replied, her voice heavy with uncertainty, before she drawed the lines upon Katrina's forehead with a marker and across her body where the machine would work ..once finished she walked over to join Ava and Janson.

The screams intensified as the machine initiated, causing Katrina unimaginable pain. "How long will it take?" Ava asked, her voice betraying impatience.

"To control a super soldier? Good question. We're about to find out," a scientist replied, his tone laced with curiosity. "Just get it done," Ava commanded, leaving the room.

Katrina's screams filled the air, echoing off the walls. Halsey turned away from the scene trying to shut out the pained screams that filled her ear's

Katrina strained against the restraints, desperate to escape the unbearable torment. Gripping the restraints tightly, she made one last desperate yank, and they tore completely, freeing her arm. Acting quickly, she grabbed a knife from the table and threw it, impaling Janson's leg. He groaned in pain and fell to the floor, providing her with a momentary distraction to unbolt the rest of the restraints.