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 to

for a second. Jasper felt her tears

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

given a nutrient IV and some nourishing soup. As he regained some strength, Stella asked, "What

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

was as 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

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

couldn't know. He never imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it

"Good boy." Cooper

tried to sit up, anxiety clear in

volunteering at the relief

and Cooper were too weak. A crowded

Arcadia for three days, but Stella had faith in Rosie. "She's

Rosie not to worry if she didn't return for a few days. She had promised Rosie she'd bring

Cooper are a bit stronger. No

food for over ten days, even the strongest body

great care, monitoring his condition and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with milk and eggs as

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

littered with rotting carcasses. They covered their

his back and couldn't walk. Driving back after the

found a secluded spot to hide Jasper and Cooper, leaving them with food, water, and a weapon. "Stay here.

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