Lodestar, Chapter 80

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"There you are," a choked voice said, and Sophie slowly forced herself back to consciousness.

It hurt to focus through all the grit and dust crudding up her poor, dry eyes. But after a few seconds the world sharpened and she found a beautiful blond boy leaning over her.

Keefe's smile was somehow both breathtaking  and heartbreaking, but it faded as he stroked her cheek.

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The motion made her cough—she was pretty sure she'd be coughing up lumenite forever—and Keefe scooted closer, patting her back until the fit calmed.

She leaned against him, soaking up his warmth. "How bad do I look?"

"You could never look bad. But, um . . ." He brushed a finger across her forehead and showed her the red. "Want me to take you to Elwin?"

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Keefe squeezed her hand. "You okay?"

"Yeah." But she was glad he didn't let go as he took the lead, carving out a precarious path through the maze.

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