Chapter 21: No more uploading
Elara woke in Kael's arms. For one blissful moment, she didn't remember. Didn't remember the battle. Didn't remember the master. Didn't remember the agony of Kael's body going still in her arms. Then the memories crashed back. She sat up sharply, heart pounding, hand flying to her chest where the bond pulsed warm and steady. Kael stirred beside her, silver eyes opening, finding her immediately. "Hey." His voice was rough with sleep. "Hey, I'm here. I'm alive. We're both alive." Elara pressed her hand to his chest—felt his heart beating, strong and steady. Felt his warmth. His presence. His life. "You died." Her voice cracked. "I held you and you died." "I came back." He pulled her close, wrapped himself around her. "You pulled me back. Through the bond. Through the Moon Pool. Throug
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