Chapter 12
Finnick's POV
"Remember this, and everything will be okay." the man whispers. I nod numbly and hang up. Mags is right next to me, holding my arm.
"Finnick? Is everything okay?" Mags whispers.
I nod, and swallow hard, and run a hand through my hair.
"Mmph!" Annie shrieks through her gag.
"Let her go Mags." I say wearily, dragging my hand over my face and sighing loudly.
"But Finnick-" Mag's starts, but I hold up a hand.
"I shouldn't have waited this long. I have to go, now." I grab my coat and start to walk out the kitchen door.
Mags grabs my arm, her wise eyes wide, "Where are you going?"
I shake off her hand gently and open the front door, turning to look at her, "I have to go now, President's orders."
Mags nods slowly, sadness in her eyes.
She walks me to the front door, and we forget about Annie for a second.
Bad idea…
A loud thud comes from the kitchen, and half a second later Annie drags her chair on her leg and her gag is around her neck, her eyes dark and wide, scowling at me and Mags.
"Bye Mags." I breathe, jumping out the door.
"FINNICK!" Annie screams, lunging for me.
Mags grabs Annie and drags her inside her house, Annie screaming wildly.
I race down to the beach, my heart breaking by the second.
I halt at the edge of the beach, two men in suits waiting ten feet in front of me.
They turn around, and nod to me, "Are you ready Mr. Odair?"
I shudder and nod. They walk over to me and each grab one of my arms, dragging me towards the train station.
I look behind my shoulder at Mags's house to see Annie's wild eyes watching me with tears in her eyes.
I'm dragged into the train station and onto the train.
Once inside the train I run over to a window facing Mags's house and see that Annie is still watching me.
I place a hand on the window and lurch a bit when the train starts.
My eyes never leave hers, even after we've past it five minutes ago.
Because I want to look at her one
Last
Time…