Chapter 300

That narrowed Elena's eyes, peering across at Jacob. "I've had mine for decades. And I thought I was the only one…"

The mystery was heightened, the more the connection appeared true between them, the more one could feel a churning inside that felt like his world would turn turtle.

He snapped open his eyes, as realization suddenly dawned on him, his gaze on Nurse Elena. He seemed to get his mind really going. "Ruby?" he shouted, his voice high upon emotion.

Her eyes had snapped open, iced over, and her face was shocked. Then, spreading over her lips, there appeared an auscultating smile as she responded in a near whisper, "Nova?"

The world around seemed to have stopped, leaving them locked in a moment of pure connection. And then, in sync, they had both begun to laugh, tears streaming down their joyous faces.

"Why did Parliament send you on a mission?" Jacob asked, holding her in his arms.

Ruby's expression turned serious all of a sudden. "Dr. Richard kil