Chapter 273

[Cordelia]

Steadying my frayed nerves with a deep breath, I realize I can't remember the last time I spoke with him.

Oh yes, now I remember. It was when he was threatening my life.

"Cordelia, are you there?"

"Jude," I hiss. "Why are you calling?"

There is a long pause. "You know why. "

He must be somewhere that he can't speak freely. Then why did he call me? Why not wait?

"Is he okay?" My little guy is so small and precious. "Is he...?"

Would he call just to tell me he's dead? That my precious little joy is gone from the world, lost and far away, without his mother to calm him.

"He's doing well now that I've adjusted his treatment. He still has a long way to go until recovery but..."

Jude gives me precise medical details of my son's current condition. With his skills, he was able to bring him back from near critical. He's become quite familiar with the disease since working on Magnus' son, Devin.

"Listen, I don't have a lot of time before she wakes up," he murmurs rapidly. "Listen.