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 listen

even for a second. Jasper felt her tears and

his shoulder. "He saw the fireworks I set off and

As he regained some strength, Stella asked,

the chaos. He hadn't been able to hold onto his sister's hand 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

Stella 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 let Cooper go.

never imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it was fate if Cooper hadn't seen the fireworks, Jasper might

head. "Good boy."

up, anxiety clear in his

Rosie. She's volunteering at the

too weak. A crowded camp would make caring for them difficult,

in Arcadia for three days, but Stella had

told Rosie not to worry if she didn't return

you and Cooper are a bit stronger.

limited medical supplies and scarce food for over ten days,

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

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

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

walk. Driving back after the storm and rain was unlikely. Taking two

with food, water, and a weapon.

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