Briggs could hurry. Griffin could run. But I wouldn’t make it. He might carry me down this mountain and drive into town, but Rain had won. There were words to say. Apologies to make. Promises to ask him to make. But in the end, I had no time. “I love you.” “No, Winn. Don’t say it.” He shook me as he stood. His boots began pounding down the trail. “Stay awake.” “Say it back. Just once so I can hear it.” “No.” “Griffin.” My voice cracked. “Please.” He didn’t slow. “I love you. Fuck, but I love you.” “Thank you.” Then I let out one more breath. And the stars vanished.
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