I walk out of the study, into the hall and out the front door. The sun is fully in the sky, blaring down with its heat. I walk back and follow the trail leading back to the guest packhouse. Just as it comes into view, Jasper opens the door, sees me, and comes barreling into me hugging me tight against his hard chest.
“I woke up and you weren’t there.” He leans his head into my neck and shoulder and inhales my scent.
I immediately hug him back, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to worry you. There was just some place I had to be, and I had to do it alone.”
Jasper pulls away from me and starts into my eyes. “Everything okay?”
“Yes, everything is fine. Let’s go inside and I’ll explain everything.”
Jasper nods his head in agreement, takes my hand in his and turns around to lead us back to the gue
