“She’ll find something,” I got out, even though I didn’t believe it either. “She will, Jugs.” He let out a low sob, but lifted his head to stare at me with tear-filled eyes. “She won’t. Not in time. I can feel it… I can feel something happening.” A tear rolled down his flushed cheek as his mouth trembled. “I’m scared, Lor.” “No,” I choked out, clutching his face. “She will find something. She will. I w-won’t let anything happen to you. Please don’t be scared, Jugs.” The words escaped me on a weak sob that I couldn’t contain. “Please. I won’t let it happen. I won’t—” “You can’t stop it, Lor.”
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