Chapter 36

Zach woke up drenched in sweat, his dream feeling all too real. As his eyes fluttered open, he found himself still mired in the anguish of losing Madelyn.

Grief, despair an ache that clenched his heart and stole his breath. He never anticipated a mere dream would elicit such a profound response from within. What made it even more bewildering was that in the dream, Madelyn perished, and he, too, was shattered, as if facing his own demise. It was utterly absurd.

“Zach, you’re awake!” a soft voice came from beside him.

It was Jadie.

Zach glanced at the wall clock, his thoughts murmuring, ‘Afternoon already? It’s getting dark outside. How long have I slept?’

He noticed a tinge of redness in Jadie’s eyes, as if she had just cried.

“Jadie, weren’t you supposed to be at school?” Zach asked with a hint of concern.

to pick me up after school on Friday. I

said, closing his eyes, taking a moment

feeling any better now, Zach? Would

“No, I’m good.”

out, her hand intertwining with his, providing

that moment, a knock echoed through

gaze shifting toward the entrance. “Come

dinner. How are you feeling

chest at the sight

I call her for

Mr.

became aware of something amiss. Thoughts raced

I under some kind of spell?’ He pressed

his voice

go and have your meal as well. Once you’re finished, I’ll join

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