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

“Jasper Beckell.”

he gazed up at his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with how

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

threw the fresh

for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing

up, though, his voice rough and gravelly from

here as agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now

lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,”

Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving

for Jasper, that sun

had done to drive

a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave

permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a