Epilogue
Several Years Later...
"Bryce!" I call out, drawing his attention to me. He beams and hurries over, his graduation gown flapping in the wind behind him, not unlike my own. We've been separated by the alphabet during the ceremony, but thankfully now that bit is over, we get to spend the rest of the day together.
"How are you feeling?" he asks as he reaches out and pulls me to him, kissing my cheek gently.
"Like I'm only about halfway through all the education I need for the career I want," I quip.
"I do believe that's because you are. But it's your own fault," he points out.
I sigh. He's not wrong there. Apparently, becoming a blood scientist isn't the easiest path, but after taking Professor Haggerty's class, and the extra one she recommended, I'm far too intrigued by the su
