Chapter 426

When she heard Rachel’s voice, Willow fought down the clawing panic in her heart, and tried to sound casual as she said, “Hey, Rachel… I decided to head back home, after all. Won’t be staying the night at your place—so don’t panic if you wake up and don’t find me there.” Willow stole a peek at Jasper. His seething gaze was locked onto her. It felt like a blade pressed against her throat. She was terrified, her heart reverberating back and forth like a ping-pong ball. He looked like he wanted to roast her alive, on a spit over a blazing fire. In her heart, Willow prayed fervently that Rachel would hear, through the thick fog of sleepiness, the hidden meaning in her words. If things fell through here… it could spell disaster for the both of them! In the cramped back seat of the car, it was difficult even to draw breath. Lives were at stake. Willow could actually hear her own heartbeat, hammering madly against her chest like it was trying to break out. Jasper just kept on staring