INTERLUDE 3
My body convulsed with pain.
Katie was at full strength, stronger even than when I'd asked her to show me her ability. Her electric nature coursed through every part of my being.
But I did not let go. I couldn't. Katie would die if I wasn't strong enough. And I wouldn't let her die. I had to die first. I wasn't going to live in a world without her.
I'd loved too many. I'd lost too many. Katie wouldn't die. Not if I could help it. She would never love me. How could she? I was hopelessly in love with her. But I could never be worthy of her love. She would never feel the same way about me. But at least I could stop her from killing herself.
She would find her happiness. I wouldn't let another person I loved die in front of me.
The waves of electricity passed through me, but I wouldn't let go. Katie deserved better than that son of a bitch Caius killing her. I hoped this was my last act, that I might give her the opportunity to find happiness in the future.
Even if that future was not with me.
I realized that I was screaming.
And then the pain disappeared.
