Kate's POVI called out for Mark once more, my voice shaking. "Mark!"This time, I heard him answer, then he came out from the corner. Next thing I knew, he wrapped his arms around me in a warm hug."I'm sorry, Kate," he mumbled. "I was at the restroom. Didn't mean to scare you."My eyes burned with tears. I embraced him, not quite ready to let him go. "Mark, after all these years. I never expected to see you again."He pulled back slightly, his eyes soft although tired. "I know. I should've called you. I should've stayed out of trouble. I'm sorry for all of it."I shook my head. "Don't say that. The fact that you're here, alive, is what matters. We don't have much time, so tell me, are you okay?""Yes," he nodded enthusiastically. "I'm okay." Then he smiled weakly. "But you, how did you even manage it? Getting men to come rescue me? They're even sending me abroad. Kate, how did you do it?"I sighed, brushing at my damp cheeks. "It's a long story, Mark. One I don't particularly want t
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