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

tightly, not wanting to let go even for a second. Jasper felt her

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

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

came to, they were both injured, Cooper's

was as Stella had guessed. The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended to

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

imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it was fate

boy."

calming Cooper, Jasper tried to sit up, anxiety clear in his

volunteering at the relief camp. She'll

too weak. A crowded camp would make caring for them difficult, especially with Cooper drawing

but Stella had faith in Rosie. "She's sensible;

she didn't return for a few days. She had

you and Cooper are a bit stronger.

and scarce food for over ten

monitoring his condition and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of

and Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no choice

was overwhelming, the area littered with rotting carcasses. They covered their mouths and noses, carefully making

thigh and twisted his back and couldn't walk. Driving back after the storm and rain was unlikely. Taking two injured companions would be

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

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