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.

a sigh, Jasper took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound of heels clicking

“Jasper Beckell.”

ex–wife. The

at his Jeet. She

threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and

me for this again? Suit yoursell.

his voice rough and gravelly from the smoke.

honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll

should leave Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,”

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

for Jasper, that sun had now

boss had done to drive such a lovely

Alice,” Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t

don’t need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to