Chapter 119

Eleanor watched as Jenna slowly went on her knees, her hand resting on Conaan's forehead. Her eyes closed, and she brought the other hand to rest right on his very faint heartbeat.

Eleanor felt her tears freeze in her eyes, her fingers clenching together. She closed her eyes, everything they had shared rolling off like a clip behind her eyes. His warmth, his smile, his smell, his eyes...

She sighed and opened her eyes just as a hand came over her shoulder. Slowly, she turned to Eric. He had a small smile, and he lifted his eyes to Conaan.

"I am sure he will be just fine."

She nodded, then brought her hand to rest on his hand, too. She let out a shaky breath, her eyes watching Conaan's still body.

For a while, nothing happened. Jenna prayed fervently, beads of sweat slowly filling her forehead, her eyes still closed. What had started as mumbles of prayers grew louder and louder. Jenna's hand on Conaan'a forehead started to tremble, and she moved further, her br