Impulse Shock - The Return to Silstrand (Aeon 14: Perilous Alliance Book 6) by M. D. Cooper & Chris J. Pike

Author:M. D. Cooper & Chris J. Pike [Cooper, M. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Wooden Pen Press
Published: 2018-12-05T16:00:00+00:00

VISITING DAY

STELLAR DATE: 02.20.8948 (Adjusted Years)

LOCATION: Federal Safe House, Silstrand City, Silstrand

REGION: Silstrand System, Silstrand Alliance

Katie wore her best dress to visit with her son. Kylie was the one who came to pick her up, but Katie could barely look at her. To do so was so painful. Her daughter’s chin and eyes reminded her so much of Peter.

Peter. The man she’d loved. The man who’d betrayed them all.

Kylie’s mannerisms, even how she tilted her head when talking, reminded her of him—and of Paul. The good son, the obedient child. The one Katie had helped lead to ruin.

She’d lose him too. She’d love him forever, but soon, Paul would be taken from her. It was the only way.

“I’m sorry, Mom,” Kylie said as they arrived at the military installation where Paul had been transferred for questioning. “I’m sorry I’ve hurt you so badly that you won’t even look at me.”

Kylie had always worn the weight of the world on her shoulders, and now was no different. She looked casual in her soft white sweater, tan pants, and fashionable, yet low-heeled shoes, but her eyes held such a sadness, Katie wanted to help her, too.

“I failed you too, Ky. I let you leave us when I should’ve stood in your way, but you’ll survive. I saved you by letting you go. Now I just want to go spend time with my boy, before it all falls apart for good.”

Her words didn’t seem to bring any comfort to Kylie, and Katie didn’t know how to help her. She couldn’t help anyone anymore.

Maybe she could help Paul. One last time.

Inside the building, they were scanned for anything that could pose a threat—which Kylie failed, but they allowed her through anyway. Before Katie knew it, both she and her daughter stood outside a visiting room.

As if she’d not had enough of waiting already.

“I’m nervous. What if I say the wrong thing?” she asked, wringing her hands together.

Kylie placed her hand on top of both her mother’s and gave her a loving squeeze. “Just be Mom. That’s all any of us are looking for.”

“Oh, sweetie.” Katie tenderly rubbed Kylie’s cheek. “I’m sorry for how I acted. I love you.”

Kylie smiled and they embraced and it felt so good. Katie felt like part of her soul was trying to stitch itself back together…unsuccessfully.

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