Operation W.A.R.

Chapter 32

Kath's POV-

-I did it. Guys, I did it.

Akilah's free of the handcuffs. She did it. There is hope that we'll live. But the second hour is almost up, meaning that if Akilah doesn't make it out of her cell, I am doomed. 

-Akilah, hurry.

I manage to say. My voice is strained, tired. I'm completely on the floor, my senses are leaving me, slowly but surely. I hear a loud bang. Akilah's trying to get out of the door.

-Come on, Akilah. Break through.

Jack's voice is clear in my head. I could listen to it until my dying breath. Now, it seems like I'll have the privilege. Now I hear a loud crash.

-Guys, I'm out. Electric Blasts are powerful suckers. 

-Get to Kath! Quick!

Even Stella wants me alive. That's a shocker. Another crash as my door is blasted off its hinges. It's louder here. I can barely keep my eyes open as I see Akilah rushing towards me, kneeling down and touching the handcuffs. I few seconds of silence and I hear a small click. And like a miracle I start to feel stronger. Power is rushing through me like drinking water on a warm day. Akilah is out of the door already, running to the others. I stand up, looking at my hands. I'm free. I'm really free. I feel myself getting stronger and stronger every second, my breathing becoming normal. I suddenly realize I really need water. I hear footsteps and Jack runs into my cell. It takes only one second of eye contact for me to almost jump onto him. My hands wrap around his neck, while his around my waist. It feels secure, longed for. Everything I ever wanted to tell him was in this embrace: I love you. I missed you. Don't let me go. I'm sorry. Be mine. 

-Oh Kath. I thought I was going to lose you.

-Not a chance. You're not rid of me that easily.

He chuckles a little and it sounds heavenly. I step back and look into his eyes. It's like this time he's reading my mind and he crashes his lips onto mine. I gasp and he takes the opportunity to slip his tongue into my mouth. My hands travel up his neck into his soft black hair. The feeling is incredible and I never want it to stop. Butterflies are all over my body, every inch of me is begging for his touch. Then in my head I feel a new connection being unlocked, or rather, an old one. I can read Jack's thoughts again. My telepathy is connected to him, and I will never cut him off again in my life. I swear to that.

-Guys, we need to get going. Who knows what Judith and her minions are up to.

Damn you, Akilah. We were having a moment. But I guess its true. I step away from Jack, but he just takes my hand and we run out. Everyone has been freed. President Raquelle and Adam are also having a reunion, Branton and Akilah are holding hands. Sarah, Matthew, and Harry are having a group hug. Stella is standing alone, holding herself by the wrists. I sliver of me feel bad for her, but that's what you get for playing around with people's lives. We approach Gregory and give him a hug. I also walk over to Matthew.

-Hello. Katherine, nice to meet you.

-Matthew, Sarah's husband. I've heard so much about you.

Once he introduces himself I can feel the telepathic connection immediately. Happens always when someone introduces themselves to me. I never knew why.

-Not the best way to meet really.

-True, but I've had worse.

-There's no time. Let's go.

Jack suddenly became a leader and everyone follows. But what did Matthew mean by he's had worse? I want to know, but now is not the time. Akilah bursts the door open and we all walk out, stronger than ever before.