His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Aaron arrived at Oak Falls from Falconridge, looking weary from the trip.

Eliza was just about to head out.

"Hey, these are for you." He handed her a bouquet of white roses, their scent rich and enveloping.

Eliza blinked in surprise. "For me?"

"Yeah, for you. Do you like them?" He smiled gently, and in his other hand, he held a box of red velvet cupcakes. "I know you love these, so I got them just for you."

A warm feeling spread through Eliza's chest. Taking the cupcakes, she replied, "Thanks."

"Are you going somewhere?"

"Yeah, one of my students asked for off-campus tutoring, so I've got to teach a lesson." Eliza glanced at her watch. "But there's no rush. Last time we talked, you said you had something important to tell me. What is it?"

"It's about..." Aaron hesitated, pressing his lips together before adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses. "...your father."

Eliza's brow furrowed in confusion. Her father had passed away five years ago. Why was Aaron bringing him up now?

"Aaron, my father... what about him?"

calming hand on her shoulder. "Eliza, listen to me. Your father... your father, he's...

mind spinning. How could

do you mean?" Her

He took a deep breath, his voice soft and careful. "Your father is alive,

But what???

onto Aaron, waiting for his next

captive by Casper." Aaron sighed helplessly. "I just found out. I never thought Casper would do something like

suicide in prison a lie? Why

wasn't hard

Revenge.

hurt her,

is illegal. We should call the police," she said, her eyes growing cold.

think you should talk to him

he could easily fabricate evidence

instead. We can't outfight

swney

and silently

flickered in

she really not outfight