Can’t Win Me Back

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

“Jasper Beckell.”

as he gazed up at his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips

instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his

threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped it

me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing

voice rough and gravelly from the

and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me,

Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned

always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for his

for Jasper, that sun had now

had done to drive

of panic in his tone.

permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted