Chapter 35
Blue sky peeks through the leaves of an old oak tree with twisted limbs. I’m leaning against something soft. I reach up with my hand and feel the stubble on Cy’s face.
I feel the smile on his lips, and he kisses my fingers. “Hey, you.”
“Hey.” I don’t dare turn to look at him, I’m too terrified he’ll vanish.
“Get some sleep. I’ll keep watch.”
“I hope I have enough strength to beat Seth. I wish I wasn’t alone.”
“You’re doing great. Now rest.”
“Not really. But thanks.” I roll to my side and lay my head on his chest. The sound of his heartbeat and his familiar woodsy scent lull me the rest of the way to dreamland.
Floating in a place between sleep and awake, I replay my dream of Cy. It felt real. But it wasn’t, he’s gone and I’m alone. I have no chips to bargain with for my
