Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 140

“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”

Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,

The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.

He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible–he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.

What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?

None that he could think of.

He was about to light it when the sound

“Jasper Beckell.”

ex–wife. The cigarette between

instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is

Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped

this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing

though, his voice rough and gravelly from

honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now

stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then

was. She had never been like this. She always had

Jasper, that sun

help but wonder what his boss had done

panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before

need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone.