Chapter 70

There were fewer cars on the road at night, and Jasper sped home in the Jeep. He arrived 20 minutes faster than usual. He took out his key and quietly entered the house. It was dark and silent in the living room. Moving with light steps, he headed upstairs under the faint moonlight from outside. His room was to the right at the top of the stairs. As he unbuttoned his uniform's collar, he walked toward the closed door. Just as he was about to turn the knob, he paused. A faint sound came from within. He frowned and swiftly opened the door, only to find his desk lamp on with a slender figure bent over his desk. "Who gave you the permission to be in my room? Get out." His voice wasn't too loud, but it carried an unmistakable intensity and anger. Natalie was deep in creativity and had been furiously writing. Her face was focused and intent as words poured from the tip of her pen until she heard the cold voice behind her. She froze and reacted instinctively by turning to look at the so