His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 719

Eliza had planned on tackling the hike solo. Just as she was about to decline, he quickly chimed in, "It's always better with more company, more eyes to look out for each other. The trails here can be pretty tricky, and besides, it's not just us heading up today."

Eliza studied the guy standing in front of her. It was like he could sense what was on her mind. Offering an explanation felt a little too calculated.

She paused for a moment, "Is your girlfriend coming along?"

"She went back to Falconridge. You know, after what happened with Kate yesterday..." He figured Eliza could fill in the blanks, so he let the sentence trail

off.

No need to dig further when it was all in the open.

"So, what time are we heading out? I'm not even packed yet."

one holding everyone back. If time was tight, she could always stroll along at her own pace. After all, this trip was meant to clear her head, not race to the top. She wasn't a

your stuff together and I'll swing by to get you," Gabe said, his laid- back demeanor

nodded, "Alright, sounds

she switched into some comfy hiking clothes and shoes. She wasn't exactly kitted out for this-no fancy

hour later, the

go?" Gabe's voice came from the

grabbed her backpack and opened the door, "Yep, let's hit

eight of them, fully geared up, chatting

breathtaking views, each twist and turn more stunning than the last. Unlike the others who were

mountains were gorgeous, even in this season, carrying their own unique alture. With her camera in hand, every so often she'd pause to snap @few shots. Sometimes

little world, she didn't realize how far ahead the other hikers had gotten. The trail started

found a big rock to perch on and decided to take a breather. Gabe, who had gone ahead with the group, jogged back

Why didn't you keep up? I thought you'd gotten lost," Gabe said, plopping down beside her and handing