Playing Games (Stark's Daughter 4)

Chapter 12

I hear my dad landing on the ground, but refuse to look up from Captain's chest.

"Skye, look." Captain orders, gently pushing me away.

I turn to see my dad place a figure down from his arms. My heart leaps. Zeke.

I sprint away from Captain and up to Zeke. I wrap my arms around his neck and jump onto him, he picks me off my feet, hugging me like he doesnt want to let go.

"You're okay. You're alive." I whisper against his neck and kiss him.

"Hey, beautiful." He replies, his voice shaking as he holds me close and kisses my neck.

"I thought you were dead. I thought i'd lost you." I admit as Zeke puts me onto the ground be keeps his arms around me.

"I know. I heard everything. I wouldn't go without saying goodbye and saying i love you." He admits, kissing me.

"Are you mad at me?" I slowly ask, looking into his eyes.

"No. I knew you had a plan." He smiles and all my fears melt away. I turn to see my dad looking away, embarrassed. I pull away from Zeke and hug my dad.

"Thank you." I whisper.

"Its alright. I'll always be here Kiddo." He points out smiling.

"Where is Hope and Lucas?" Zeke asks. I walk over and take his hand.

"I'll show you. Ready to fly?" I tease as i place my arms under his.

"Ready."

"Seemed scared when i carried him." Dad jokes.

I put on the thrusters and we fly into the air. We land just outside of the building that Hope and Lucas stood on. I take Zeke's hand and we walk in. The map beeps in front of my eyes and i see they should be in a caretakers room.

We turn around the corner in the corridor and i open the caretakers room door. The red button lays on the floor. But no Hope or Lucas.

"Dad!" They shout and we turn to see them sprint to us. Hope hugs Zeke first and then Lucas hugs him. Then we all hug.

"Can we go home now, please?" Hope asks and i ruffle Lucas' hair.