18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 365

Chapter 365

Stella woke up feeling eyes on her. She rubbed her eyes and there he was-Jasper. Their gazes locked, neither wanting to look away.

"Stella, is this a dream?" His voice was rough, barely a whisper.

Stella tried to smile, but it came out more like a grimace. "Jasper, are you trying to scare me to death?"

Jasper's mind slowly cleared. He reached out and grabbed Stella's hand, this time with a warm, firm grip.

Stella gently touched his pale, gaunt face. "Why were you so reckless, giving your meds to Cooper?"

Jasper covered her hand with his, taking a moment before answering. "Cooper means everything to you. I wanted him to survive, to be there for you when I couldn't."

If he weren't so weak, Stella would have slapped him. "Jasper, you need to love yourself first. If you don't love yourself, how can you love anyone else?"

Jasper didn't argue. He just kept looking at her, unable to break the connection.

Stella leaned closer, resting her head on his chest. "Promise me you won't do anything this foolish again."

"I promise."

"And remember to love yourself."

I'll

even for a second. Jasper felt her tears and stroked her hair. "How

saw the fireworks I set off and

he regained some

had managed to clutch Cooper. The dust storm was brutal, flinging them around. When he came to, they were both injured, Cooper's belly slashed by a flying rock. Stumbling through the storm, they were tossed around multiple times, Jasper's thigh getting injured. They eventually found

had guessed. The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended to Cooper's wounds, rationing most of their food and water for the

refuge, some eyed Cooper hungrily. Jasper held out until the storm stopped, but by then, he couldn't move and had to

only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe

head. "Good boy." Cooper suddenly broke

sit up, anxiety clear in his voice. "What about

Rosie. She's volunteering at

A

had faith in Rosie. "She's

not to worry if she didn't return for a few

until you and Cooper are a bit stronger. No need to

on limited medical supplies and scarce food for over

and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with milk and eggs

Stella had

area littered with

severe; he had hurt his thigh and twisted his back and couldn't walk. Driving back after the storm and rain was unlikely.

leaving them with food, water, and a weapon. "Stay here. I'll bring Rosie to

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