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."

it. I'll listen

tightly, not wanting to let go even for a second. Jasper felt her tears and stroked her hair. "How did you

shoulder. "He saw the fireworks I set off and braved all

given a nutrient IV and some nourishing soup. As he regained

but 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

with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended to Cooper's wounds, rationing most of their food and

stopped, but by then, he couldn't move and had to let Cooper go.

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

boy." Cooper suddenly broke down, whimpering

calming Cooper, Jasper tried to sit up, anxiety clear in his voice. "What about

worry about Rosie. She's volunteering at the relief camp.

but Jasper and Cooper were too weak. A crowded camp would make caring for them difficult, especially

in Arcadia for three days, but Stella had faith in Rosie. "She's sensible; she won't wander

return for a few days. She had

you and Cooper are a bit

scarce food for over ten days, even the strongest body would

She focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals,

Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no choice but to leave Arcadia

the cave was overwhelming, the area littered with rotting carcasses. They covered their mouths and

thigh and twisted his back and couldn't walk.

them with food, water, and

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