Never Too Far Novel

He was hyper aware of her chest resting on his arm. Jasper carefully turned to his side to sleep. Willow had her head resting against his arm, and she was sleeping like a child. Jasper could still see her clearly, and a smile curled his lips. It was his first time seeing a girl sleeping so soundly. He was almost envious of her sleep quality.

Silence slowly took over as the team members fell asleep as well. Jasper quietly tucked Willow in and made sure the blanket clung to her and kept her warm. After that, he came out of the tent. The bodyguards were also patrolling as well, and they gave him a look of approval.

They too used to be in the military, so they knew Jasper was a reliable man, and a powerful one at that too.

“I’ll check the perimeter,” Jasper muttered.

A bodyguard handed him a coat. “Take this.”

Jasper took it, draped the coat over himself, and went patrolling. Now, the bodyguards could finally rest.

soundly, the blanket keeping Jasper’s warmth alive for her. When she woke up, the sun was already shining brightly, so brightly that she opened her eyes. She then looked around and noticed the lack of a certain man called Jasper. Willow touched her lips.

came out and saw Jasper by the beach. Johanna came up to Willow with some water to wash her face and a bit of warm

did.” Willow smiled. Her skin glistened under the sun, her eyes brimming with life. Obviously,

breakfast, and it was only seven in the morning. Winston made some arrangements, and the team started exploring the island to see if they could find anything pertaining to the ancient ship. Archeology was a delicate art. They could rely on

and everyone else had bodyguards with them while they

The bodyguard made sure Willow was fed and not thirsty. Whenever she sweated, Johanna would wipe

of her. They might support her endeavor, but they’re taking all the steps necessary to

her hand or just pick her up and go

a cave. Let’s check it out,” said Winston as

this manner would mean a considerable time and energy investment, but if they could find an artifact, it would well be