Chapter 12 New Beginnings

After the operation was successfully conducted, the atmosphere of the house as well as in the compound was one of dizziness from work done, tiredness, and happiness after successful operation. The safe house which used to be a place of high drama and which engendered feelings of anxiety and suspense in the heart of its inhabitants was abuzz with soft conversations and soft chuckles of victory. The Shadow fell and so did his syndicate leaving it in shambles. For the first time in months, it was like the air was being knocked out of the situation. Me and Kai settled down on the couch in the living room; our adrenaline levels slowly decreasing. I found myself observing him closely, the slight wound on his cheek, and the bags under his eyes, but the fatigue did not hide the victorious grin. He had honorably fulfilled his word – to come back to me and that was enough. “You did it,” I whispered swallowing the lump that had developed in my throat as I grabbed his hand. "We did it. " I s