He shoved the communicator into his pack and looked up at the rest of the group. Everyone was grinning ear-to-ear. Bolt’s face was rosy red, and Kara hoped that it wasn’t only about the excitement to leave the area.
“We’re gonna sit here for a bit,” Bolt said to the team. “Make yourself comfortable. We’ll be home soon.”
The team behind her clapped with joy. Elle elbowed her, and they embraced, sweaty and beyond fatigued.
“Your boy did it,” Elle whispered into her ear.
Kara smiled back.
“He’s not my boy,” she said with a poke to Elle’s ribs.
Elle rolled her eyes then made her way to the team. The three sat and took out snacks to eat while they waited.
It was finally just her and Bolt. When they looked at each other, Kara felt a wash of relief move through her body. There was a look o
