Chapter 378. Thunder & Tears

Chantel Aeden Revia

I cover his ears so he doesn't have to hear the sky practically coming down, and it seems to help slightly. Lightning strikes again, and this time I count.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Six.

Sev-

Extremely loud thunder makes the entire house shake; the door to the house breaks open, and the wind rushes in, causing the fire in the fireplace to go out.

Seven? It's way too close to us.

"Lexcis? I need to get up. I need to close the door, reignite the-"

"Don't," he shakes his head, his voice barely audible. "Don't leave me," he mumbles in the last part, but I hear it.

"I won't ever leave you, okay? We'll freeze if I don't-"

"Please," he whispers, glancing up at me with reddened eyes. His hands are still strongly clasping onto my skin. I can't help the few tears that automatically roll down my che