Can’t Win Me Back

Everyone in the room was astounded by Jasper’s sudden proposition.

“Mr. Beckett’s hunch is spot on. Ms. Alyssa could very well be on Rose Island!” Amber’s eyes sparkled with hope. She chimed in, I remember overhearing Carl mention that Jameson bought an island. He was obsessed with it, always vacationing and relaxing there.

“I didn’t think much of it back then, Jameson owns so many properties that an island seemed trivial. But now that I think of it, it feels suspicious.

“If it was just another island, why would he care so much about it, checking on it personally so often? This isn’t like him at all. He’s probably been planning this for a while. That island must be his last hideout!”

If someone else had said that, others might have doubted it. But, as Jameson’s former trusted subordinate, Amber’s theory was plausible.

‘We’ll leave now. I’ll pilot the helicopter myself to get us to the island! Jasper’s heart pounded like stormy waves crashing against his chest.

His eyes were bloodshot as he holstered his gun, grabbed his phone and gear, and headed for the door. But Cyrus and Liam blocked his way.

“No, you can’t go!” Liam extended his arms. “A typhoon has reached Kontina’s coastal areas. Port operations and flights will be suspended for three days starting tonight. If you fly the helicopter now, you’ll be flying to your death!”

The redness in Jasper’s eyes didn’t subside. In that case, I’ll take a boat out to sea!”

he swore. “Isn’t that the fucking same thing?

you’re distressed, but stay calm for now. So many days have passed. If anything were to have happened to Lyse, it would’ve happened a

now, there’s a 99% chance you’ll end up in an accident. We can’t afford to lose any more

the end, his eyes

That leaves 1%.” Jasper was on the edge, the pain in his chest making his throat

The only person who could wasn’t there, and he was teetering

filled with worry, said, ‘Jasper, listen

finally gotten a lead on Lyse’s whereabouts,

roared, “What if we wait three days and Jameson suddenly snaps and hurts Lyse? What if he catches wind of our plans and moves her? The world is vast.

reasoning, but they were powerless against a

with you.” Axel stepped forward, fixing his eyes on Jasper’s pale face. He smiled that familiar, striking smile. We’re fellow alumni.

welled up.

Axel from behind, her eyes filled with admiration, awe, and deep affection.

lived in Kontina for years. The typhoons there were deadly. One wrong move, and they could all be

it… What sort of logic is that? I’m a police officer. If there are any dangers, I should be the one leading the charge. Count me in tool” Cyrus stepped forward, patting