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Calling herself Eve.
My old friend would be so proud.
I find Kendra sitting on the rooftop as the sun sets, smoke billowing out over the city, the sound of gunfire less regular now that the Enclave has mostly taken control of Solstice Bay. It's like looking out on another world--a world that's more damaged but less hostile, a world that will one day be safer for omegas like her. I sit next to her and wrap my arm around her, and she leans into my chest.
"It's kind of beautiful, isn't it?" she asks. "The way the fires paint the sky?"
I laugh softly. "Anyone ever tell you that you got a bit of a psycho streak?"
She laughs with me. "Only every single news station that covered my escape when I was on the run."
"Right...how could I forget?" I chuckle, kissing the top of her head. "Kendra--I wanted to thank you."
"For what?"
"For keeping Eve's spirit alive," I tell her. "I know I've said it before, but she would have been so proud. All she ever wanted was to be able to live like we all did before the Great Mutation."
Kendra sighs. "What was it like?"
"Before?" I pause. "Well...it still had its problems. The way we treat omegas...it's kind of a continuation of what we were already doing, but to an extreme. It wasn't perfect."
"Is it weird that almost makes me feel better?" she asks. "I don't want to strive for perfection. But if we can improve things for people like me...that's all I really want."
I nod. "I get that. And remember...it's not your job. You just get to live now."
As we sit there, gazing out over the city, I can't help but feel a sense of pride for Kendra. She's an omega, but she's proven that she's just as strong and capable as any alpha. And now, she's helped bring about a revolution that will change the course of history. It's a powerful feeling, knowing that we've made a difference.
But even as I feel that pride, I can't shake the sense of fear in my gut. The ACB may be on the run, but they're not going to give up without a fight. And as the Enclave takes control, there will be those who resist. It's going to be a long and difficult road ahead.
I turn to Kendra and take her hand. "Are you scared?" I ask her.
She looks up at me, her eyes bright with determination. "No," she says firmly. "I'm not scared. I know we're doing the right thing...and I've spent way too much of my life running."
I nod in understanding. Kendra's whole life has been about survival, about surviving her father, then hiding and running from the oppressive forces that sought to control her. But now, she's done with that life. She's ready to take a stand, to fight for what's right, even if it means putting herself in danger.
And hopefully we'll be able to settle down one day.
Somewhere quiet with our strange little family.
"That's good," I say. "Because this fight isn't over yet. We still have a lot of work to do."
Kendra smiles at me, her eyes sparkling. "I know," she says. "But I'm ready for it."
I lean in and kiss her, feeling the warmth of her lips against mine. In this moment, I don't care about the chaos raging around us, the danger lurking on every corner. All that matters is Kendra, and the love I feel for her. She's my mate, my partner in this fight. And together, we'll face whatever challenges come our way.
As we break apart, I hear a noise behind us, and we both turn to find Jack and Carson walking out the rooftop door toward us. Carson takes a seat on the other side of Kendra, while Jack stands behind her and leans down to kiss her forehead.
"We were looking for you," Carson says. "Everyone is starting to relax...and even to celebrate. Olivia just showed up and she wants to talk to you about what's to come."
Kendra looks over at Carson, squeezing his hand.
"In a little bit," she says. "Right now I just...I just want to enjoy this moment for the four of us."
"Me too," Carson smiles. "And Kendra...I'm sorry I questioned you. I should have known you were going to make the right call."
"I'm sorry for stealing your thunder," Kendra says with an awkward grin. "I'm sure you had something planned."
"After Ramsey, I really didn't," he says. "I never would have called on the city's omegas like that--and from what I've heard, they've been a big part of our victory."
