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.

she woke up, the sun was already shining brightly, so brightly that she opened her eyes. She then looked

Jasper by the beach. Johanna came up to Willow with some water to wash

the sun, her eyes brimming with life. Obviously, she had a good night’s

to see if they could find anything pertaining to the ancient ship. Archeology was a delicate art. They could rely on modern equipment for their expeditions, but they still

were a team, and everyone else had bodyguards

she was more like a nanny. The bodyguard made sure Willow was fed and not thirsty. Whenever she sweated, Johanna would wipe it away.

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

would hold her hand or just pick her up and go through the hurdle. Thanks to him, Willow reached the top of the

Let’s check it out,” said Winston

manner would mean a considerable time and energy investment, but