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.

took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the

“Jasper Beckell.”

pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex–wife. The cigarette

at his Jeet. She frowned. “What

long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on

for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.” Alyssa

spoke up, though, his voice rough and gravelly from the

agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother

soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head back into the

like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor

Jasper, that sun

wonder what his boss had done to drive such

Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say

Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so