His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Dillon sucked in a sharp breath, feeling the cold air sting his lungs. Casper's heart pounded, his blood racing to his head. Struggling to steady his erratic breathing, he asked, "Which shopping mall will he go to?" "I... I don't know."

Falconridge had plenty of shopping malls, and Aaron hadn't mentioned the details to Nova. Casper dialed Eliza's number, but there was no answer. Panic started to creep in.

"Dillon, round up more people. I want every shopping mall searched now!"

"On it, Mr. Casper."

Casper snatched his coat and hurried out of the office, Dillon right behind him.

Meanwhile, in a modest-sized shopping mall in Falconridge, Eliza was in the toy section, helping Brock pick out his favorite toy car.

"Do you like this one?" she asked.

Brock clutched one car in each hand, torn between the two. "I want both."

"You can only pick one," Eliza gently reminded him.

Brock looked from one to the other, clearly torn. Finally, with a reluctant sigh, he let go of one. "I'll take this one."

choice," she said,

iced tea, handing one to Eliza and the other to Brock. "Let's take a break. He's all sweaty

get to enjoy a day

the day and specifically asked her to bring Brock along. She hadn't wanted to come but was curious about Aaron's

was

back in Falconridge for a while now. You're living

other. Honestly,

said with a light

be difficult. It must be hard living with him," Aaron said, reaching for Eliza's

instinctively pulled away, leaving him looking a

with me," he said, a touch

what kind of person you are she

en

on that. There's an amusement park

out to pick up Brock, but the little boy nestled

not going. Brock is tired, and it's almost his nap time. Maybe it's best

we'll