Chapter 3

He had grown a lot more refined and composed since high school.

I was momentarily stunned. "Should I sign it now?" Jasper seemed in a hurry. "

Just give it to me before the contract ends." I nodded. "Where will you be sleeping tonight?"

The air was filled with silence. I really wanted to slap myself. Jasper paused, then briefly smiled, his gaze lowering with meaning. "Miss Adeline," he chuckled, "is something on your mind?"