Chapter 73

"Get in," Jasper ordered. Natalie grunted, not moving. Was he expecting her to comply with that two-word command? She'd rather walk home. She raised her chin slightly and glared at him icily. Jasper felt a prick in his chest under her intense gaze. After a pause, he added, "I'm here to take you home." Natalie replied indifferently, "Thanks, but I have other plans. I won't be going back just yet." James, who was in the back seat, finally managed to unlock the car door. He winked at Natalie and called out, "Nattie, come on in!" Natalie was surprised to see him. She had no choice but to slide into the back seat beside James. Since Phoebe was in the car, the two of them resorted to merely exchanging glances. One winked and slightly turned his head, while the other caught his meaning and nodded in response. As the car started picking up speed, Jasper noticed the two exchanging glances in the rearview mirror. His expression darkened, and the temperature in the car dropped. Natalie ru