Floating on his back, Cole drifted in the small ripples of the water. His face was emotionless. His eyes were different. The blue I had always loved was, now, a golden brown.
Slipping closer to him, I caught his hand. “Cole, I"m here,” I said softly.
He entwined his fingers with mine and held my hand tightly.
It was odd to see him so helpless. With my free hand, I traced the infinity symbol on his cheek with my fingertip.
He didn"t move.
Sarika sat on the edge of the water, watching us. I tried to release my hold on Cole"s hand to go to her, but he gripped it tighter.
“I promise, we"re going to laugh about this, one day, Cole,” I said. I dragged my husband through the water towards Sarika. It was as if I was escorting a small boat to shore. When I reached the bird goddess, I took a c
