Chapter 505

Back in the day, when Stella and Jasper were just friends skirting around the edges of something more, she was pretty resistant to getting involved with anyone. Looking back now, she couldn't quite wrap her head around how Jasper had managed to stick around through all her hesitations.

It was wild to think that it had already been ten years since the disaster turned their world upside down.

These days, Stella's only company were her three furry friends: Jasper, Rosie, and Cooper. Jasper had been a constant through a decade filled with countless heartbreaks and losses.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Stella found herself tearing up.

Jasper, surprised, asked, "Hey, what's wrong?"

She'd just turned another year older, that's all.

Stella never fussed much about her wardrobe, always choosing comfort over style —after all, in a post-apocalyptic world, standing out too much was a bad idea.

But when it came to skincare, she didn't skimp. She had access to all sorts of face masks, creams, and luxury beauty products, and she used them liberally. So, at thirty, she still looked remarkably young, though not quite as fresh-faced as she did at twenty.

It wasn't until they got together that Jasper realized how much women could worry about their age. But he never cared, always telling her, "Stella, everyone gets older. Whether it's ten years or twenty, I'll be right here with you, growing old together."

His words always brightened her mood.

Over time, Jasper had changed too. Stella had always been drawn to his looks, and while he had matured from a fresh-faced young man to a more seasoned one, he had become like a fine wine-less fresh but rich in character.

The way they looked at each other had grown more intimate, a love deepening with every shared moment.

Gifts? Whether they were things Jasper had stockpiled or items they'd scavenged over the years, they all ended up in their cozy haven, Arcadia.

These days, Jasper was as clean as a whistle, financially speaking.

But a decade of sharing a bed had seen both their emotional intelligence and resilience grow.

In a smooth move, Jasper pulled Stella onto his lap and with a playful tilt of his hips, he teased, "Your gift is right here, haven't you noticed?"

Stella almost burst out laughing.

The cheeky guy was getting smoother by the day.

all, in a decade of scarcity, who wouldn't

the initial passion

breathing each other's air day in and day out, any fiery passion had long been

really connected

the chill of the Arctic, they were always on guard against external threats, and

Stella suddenly

for his waist, she quipped, "Let me check the goods. If they're not up to standard, I'm

shape, his abs firm under

been a while since they'd been intimate,

Rosie and the nosy neighbors, every

of abstinence, Stella wasn't

it took her quite

emerged from the room, it

from a delicate blossom

with three little ones slowly crawling out of their nest,

mixed-breed puppies

since Union Base fell, life in the Arctic had become more peaceful. A few other families had

keeping

the closest living over

from the snow, leading to a

be cozying up with the Russians. Just saw one of them riding a snowmobile over here,

through supplies quickly. They carried

safe, one had to pay

the cold Arctic, where life was either blanketed in snow or whipped by fierce winds,

ingredients needed, and Stella helped her

cake and whipping cream, eventually crafting a

filled the air with a delicious scent, but thankfully, due to the distant neighbors and a well-ventilated roof, the aroma didn't

casual for so long, but sometimes a touch of ceremony was

Her body was toned from constant exercise,

to take his eyes off her, and even Cooper was captivated, barking

who had never seen Stella all dolled up, was amazed,

if Stella had transformed

out of his daze, said, "Sit down, let's

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