Never Too Far Novel

Upon hearing the doorbell, Willow sighed and straightened Jasper’s collar while admonishing, “Be careful and remember to text me. I want to know you’re safe.”

Jasper nodded in assurance.

Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, Willow quickly tiptoed and planted a kiss on his cheek. Then she grabbed her bag and slipped away like a sneaky cat making its swift exit.

Her bodyguards were already waiting outside when she opened the door, standing in formation. Willow walked out like nothing had happened, carrying her bag, and said to the bodyguards, ” Come on, take me home.”

Once Willow and the bodyguards were out of sight, Jasper quickly stepped out as well. He pressed the elevator button and went down to the underground parking lot. As he arrived, he saw Willow’s bodyguard car just pulling out. He swiftly got into his own car, starting it to follow the vehicle ahead.

After exiting the hotel, Jasper, who initially drove toward the safe house, suddenly changed his mind and followed Willow’s convoy of bodyguards. He couldn’t rest easy unless he saw her safely home at the Presgrave Residence with his own eyes, but just then, his phone rang.

Bluetooth earpiece and answered,

at the safe house. Where are

a little

me, they can surely find you too. If you

brakes and pulled over by the side of the street amidst the

past from the adjacent street. From Jasper’s vantage point, the three imposing black SUVs blocked his view, but he knew that without his

Aimee spoke from the other end, offering advice, “Jasper, if you want Miss Presgrave

tender feelings he had when he was with Willow

charged forward without hesitation, just like his

up, and greeted him, “You’re back.” After speaking, she sized him up as if searching

have found those weapons and are sending someone to destroy them. This should anger Bucky. He wants both of us dead now. The organization thinks there’s no need to keep this person alive. We are to stay here and