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!”

swore. “Isn’t that the fucking same thing? Don’t you lose

calm for now. So many days have passed. If anything were to have happened to Lyse, it would’ve happened a long time ago. These three

end up in an accident. We can’t afford to lose any more

voice trembled, and by the end, his eyes were red, his words

the pain in his chest making his throat bum. “As long as there’s a chance, I’ll take it, even if it means risking

only person who could

eyes filled with worry, said, ‘Jasper, listen

Now that we’ve finally gotten a lead on Lyse’s whereabouts, you’re actually asking me to

and Jameson suddenly snaps and hurts Lyse? What if he catches wind of our plans and moves her? The world is vast. Where would I find her

his reasoning, but they were powerless against a force

stepped forward, fixing his eyes on Jasper’s pale face. He smiled that familiar, striking smile. We’re fellow alumni. Who else would go with you if not me? Count

eyes welled

from behind, her eyes filled with admiration, awe,

lived in Kontina for years. The typhoons there were deadly. One wrong

I’m a police officer. If there are any dangers, I should be the