Sequel to previous chapter
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Her body goes limp against his chest, the fight finally drained out of her.
"Kate," he keens, words stuttering free. "Kate, please don't leave me." His eyes are glassy, tears unable to slip away in the state they're in.
He pulls her closer, tighter. He brushes his hand against her cheek, then fingers across her frozen lips. Even in this condition she's extraordinary. Always will be.
He knows she won't hear him. Knows it's too late. Still, he needs to say it. "I love you too, Kate." The words are released on his last exhale before succumbing to the cold.
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A/N: Thank you all!