Chapter 9 The Contact

The time seemed to drag by and the sound of the dial in the otherwise still cottage seemed dominant. I tried to busy my thoughts, by reading a book and preparing some tea, but I could only think of Kai and Williams. Of course, they were out there risking everything to get the information that could help save us. Persistent thoughts of something going wrong could not get out of my mind; however, I dismissed it. Of course, I had no choice but to trust them. Last but not least, the silence of the night was disturbed by the crunch of a car arriving. I felt a flutter in my heart and I ran towards the door and opened that as Kai along with Williams came out of the car. They appeared tired but unharmed and for a moment I felt a rush of relief. Kai blew me a kiss on his way up the steps and his smile was comforting at that time. ‘We are fine. ’ He said seeing the worry creeping into my eyes. I agreed and moved to one side to open the door for them to come in. "Did you find Rafael?" Wil