His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Casper shot her a sidelong glance, a slight frown creasing his brow. "Is there anything else? If you're thinking about working in Zach's studio again, forget it."

He blocked every possible path she could take, leaving her with no options.

"I just want a stable job. Can you at least give me a chance?"

"Are you turning down a hundred grand a month to scrape by with a few thousand? What, now you're suddenly all brave and independent, Eliza?" His dark eyes narrowed, sarcasm dripping from every word. Eliza turned away, refusing to meet his gaze.

He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Eliza, what did you and Zach do today?"

"Didn't you already see?" What could they possibly do in broad daylight?

"Nothing?"

"Do you think everyone's like you and enjoys getting frisky in cars in the middle of the day?"

"Let me tell you this: if you see Zach even once more, I'll make sure Robin stays in the hospital for another year. Don't believe me? Try me."

hers, knowing she'd toe the line for Robin's sake. She stayed silent, her

again, crying like her world had completely

Eliza standing in the cold rain and drove to the hospital. She hugged herself tightly, seeking refuge at a nearby

up in front of her. The window rolled

She looked up. "Aaron."

all soaked? Get in." Aaron grabbed a thick towel from the

the towel and started

leave with Casper. Thought he'd take you home..." He paused,

lifted her face slightly, a faint smile on her lips. "He had someone more important

"Nova..."

I can't deal with that right

didn't push further. "Oh, I ran into Chelsea yesterday. She mentioned you're looking for a

all. In college, she rekindled her passion for traditional music, picking up the harp she had learned as a child. She loved donning traditional gowns and sitting gracefully as she plucked the strings. After getting married, she tried to play her harp at home,

mention brought back