Chapter 99

CAELUM

Rubin’s eyes were open but they are not seeing – it remains

open, unblinking. Her face is contorted with sadness but her lips are slightly

pulled in the sides as though she have tried to smile, knowing that it is

futile.

My vision became blurry all of a sudden before the sound of

a wounded animal filled my ears, making it almost impossible for me to believe

that the sound came from me. My heart felt so heavy as I cried over her, my

hands caressing her face, “No, no, no!”

Her body started shimmering until she started to fade away.

“Rubin? Rubin, please, stay!” I hold...