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.

in the box. He was about to light it when the sound

“Jasper Beckell.”

at his ex–wife. The

cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I thought

threw the

yoursell. You do love

his voice rough and gravelly

here as agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to go

stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa

like this. She always had a loving smile

Jasper, that

what his boss had done to drive such a lovely woman away from

of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say you

for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to end our