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

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

nestled against his shoulder. "He saw the fireworks I set

some nourishing soup. As he regained some strength, Stella asked, "What happened with

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 a cave for

as Stella had guessed. The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended to Cooper's wounds, rationing most of

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

never imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it was fate if Cooper

patted the dog's head. "Good boy."

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

at the

weak. A crowded camp would make caring for

Arcadia for three days, but Stella had faith in Rosie.

return for a few days. She

and Cooper are

scarce food for over ten days, even the

focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with

couple more days passed, and Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no choice but to

overwhelming, the area littered with rotting

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

with food, water, and a weapon. "Stay here. I'll

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