18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 224

The faint movement didn't set off the alarm.

Stella cocked an ear, recognizing the familiar footsteps. Jasper returned, Cooper trailing behind, both covered head to tail in dust and reeking of sweat.

"How'd it go?" Stella fetched a bottle of water for him to freshen up, "Did you manage to save anyone?"

"Yeah, over a dozen." Jasper stripped off his dust-coated shirt, revealing a muscular torso. "Mark organized it well, forced breaks every hour. Cooper was great. He detected the scent of survivors, which helped us focus our rescue efforts. Saved us a lot of time and energy."

Stella had assessed the dog as soon as he entered. He seemed quite energetic, and his anti-cut protective gear was intact. His paws were also uninjured.

Jasper chuckled, "Cooper's a clever one. He only does the searching, doesn't lift a paw more than necessary."

Stella gave him a playful shove, "Are you saying, like owner, like dog?"

"No, I just think he's doing a great job."

"I noticed you've become quite the smooth talker." Stella gave him a mock glare. "Our Cooper is so capable. How about Mark's Luna?"

Don't get him started. What could that little dog do? All it did was tail Cooper around. A pet dog without special training, how could it handle rescue work?

As Jasper bathed, Stella checked his backpack. All the water was gone, but he had not used any of the emergency medical supplies.

Seemed like he had the situation under control. Stella breathed a sigh of relief.

his dirty clothes in disinfectant before

and some cornbread and biscuits for breakfast, a comforting

about to leave the room to him, but he swiftly locked the door, scooping her up in his arms. Wasn't he tired after a whole night's work? After a few rounds of passionate lovemaking, he fell

but strangely energized and relaxed. The stifling post-apocalyptic

late, lounging on the couch with a cob

evening, had dinner with Stella and Rosie, then

morning, Jasper returned with a finger injured by a rock, but it wasn't serious. He had promptly disinfected and bandaged

worried, advised him, "You

Cooper, who had no visible injuries, but was struggling with the heat. She quickly

three days, after

into a blazing oven. Not only did they face high temperatures and dehydration, but also the risk of suffocation. What were

didn't want to risk the lives

They'd done their best.

Mark patted on

chaotic outside, so it's best not to go out if it's not necessary, especially alone." After wrapping up

a loudspeaker downstairs announced, "Stella from building 5, someone's here

it be

shouted from her balcony, "Who

know, a bunch

Did she

would it be?" Jasper was equally puzzled, "I'll go

need, you should

few men, what could they do to her? If they didn't have any business with her, she would give them a