Jasper's jaw was clenched tight as he sprinted forward, the sharp branches of the path leaving angry scratches on his face.

The pain barely registered as he pushed on.

His legs were numb from the relentless pace, but he continued, sustained only by his determination to rescue Alyssa.

His legs trembled under him when he finally reached the manor, and he stumbled slightly against the biting cold wind.

Had it been someone else, they would have crumbled and been unable to stand up again.

No one was keeping watch outside the manor.

It was eerily quiet.

Jasper took a steadying breath, his grip tightening on his gun.

Each step on the white rock tiles felt heavy as he approached the door.

With a calm yet wary demeanor, he pushed it open and entered.

The luxurious living room was empty.

Even so, Jasper's heart raced, sensing an unseen danger.

He was as focused and tense as a volcano poised to erupt.

and training, told

caught his

a single shot that dropped

more shots rang out, and Jasper dove for cover, narrowly avoiding the bullets that hit near

protection, he moved swiftly, taking out

was

in sweat, Jasper reloaded his gun

voice pierced the silence, filled

Jasper's heart sank, his eyes widening

wave of

"Jasper...

Save me...

cries stabbed at his heart, slicing through

crushing heartache and anxiety caused a sharp headache and made his

into disarray by that

moment, a shot rang out, piercing his

freely from the wound, and the intense pain

He almost stumbled.

Alyssa on Shelland

no time to dwell on the

quick shots

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