Jasper hurriedly felt the temperature of her forehead. Feeling panicked, he took off his coat and shirt and

wrapped them around Alyssa, giving her warmth.

Alyssa weakly opened her eyes and saw that he only had a black singlet inside. The tan lines of his

muscle were right in her face, making him look extra rugged out here in the wild.

“Is it still cold?” Jasper asked hoarsely, noticing her reddened face.

“Yes… It’s fr-freezing…” Alyssa said, her teeth chattering.

Jasper took a deep breath and slowly held her in his arms, pressing her against his chest, as if hoping she

could soak up all the warmth he wanted to give.

“Still cold?” he asked softly.

Alyssa leaned against his body, nuzzling into his chest.

Jasper sighed, one hand gently combing through her hair as if he was trying to console her.

slowly relaxed in his arms, exhaustion

her, silently bringing her hands up so he could check for injuries. Bruises and cuts

were caked up

pursed his lips. He couldn’t shake the memory of Alyssa’s resolute will to survive

from his mind.

lanced through

like this again, okay, Alyssa? You’re not some

actually upset now.

do you care?” Alyssa grumbled, mind heavy and dizzy.

loud

Jasper’s face took on a

can’t. Tell me.”

end, he couldn’t go through with

anyway,” Alyssa scoffed and

exhausted to care.

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