Wings of the Walker: The Complete Walker Series by CoraLee June

Author:CoraLee June [June, CoraLee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

I didn't want to attend the execution. Jules getting sick changed everything. We were stuck somewhere between not having enough time and also having too much. Tallis wasn't expected until tomorrow, but Maverick’s tear-stained face hinted that Jules didn't have that long, and none of us were willing to leave her to die alone, despite her many protests.

"Do you even know how to apply makeup? You look like a raccoon,” she coughed out as I tried and failed to put on the metaphorical war paint Dominique sent over. Cyler, who was holding her hand and staring at the monitors, snapped his head up.

"Pretty soon,” I said, “you won't be able to speak. Do you really want to insult me with what little energy you have left?" I teased with a chuckle, making Jules break out in a weak smile.

I dug through Dominique's bag until I found pink nail polish. I showed it to her, and when she nodded in agreement, I tossed it to Cyler.

"What do you expect me to do with this?" he asked us. It was his first full sentence in the three hours since we found out that Jules was sick. Jules perked up at the sound of his voice .

“How about you paint my nails instead of sitting there like a sad sack of shit,” Jules whispered.

Jacob, who was sitting at her feet, burst out laughing. “Any other colors? I want to paint her toes lime green,” he forced out. Jacob seemed to step into the role of caregiver while Cyler battled his grief and Maverick battled the complex mutation of the vaccine. He took on Kemper’s selflessness and Patrick’s desire to smooth out tension, all while being physically there for Jules.

Before, I understood why Jules fell in love with Jacob. It was nearly impossible not to fall in love with his charm, kindness and good looks. However, now that I saw their dynamic more clearly, I understood that her feelings for him were inevitable. Jacob instinctually cared for her, and it made me love him all the more.

“We don’t have green, but I think I saw black in here somewhere?” Once more, I dug through the bag until I found the second polish and handed it to him. Our fingers brushed against one another, and we lingered for a moment, each providing the other solidarity and support, before I made my way back to the leather couch.

Cyler didn’t say a word, but followed Jacob’s lead as he began clumsily painting Jules’ nails. It was an adorable sight. She fell asleep before they were finished, but I was glad that she saw them care for her. I forced myself to remain calm and disconnected from my worry and grief, but seeing Cyler so...empty, was distressing. I knew that, should Maverick not finalize the cure, they would be broken by the guilt of losing Jules. Especially now that they were on the cusp of rebuilding their relationship.

Allaire cursed while typing away on the main computer just as Kemper came jogging through the door.

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