Chapter 35

LINDEN

“I think my past is coming to bite me in the ass, Linden.” I’d never seen Jasper so serious until today. He ran his fingers through his dark hair again. His eyes were haunted.

My stomach twisted. “What do you mean, Jas?”

“You know my father, what he did, and I was a part of it.”

“You’ve paid for your mistakes. You redeemed yourself back—”

“To the authority. When I thought I would be safe forever under the protection of the FBI, I was wrong. I just found out that someone dangerous has been asking about me lately.”

“I will do everything in my power to protect you. And we’re not alone anymore, Jas.”

“No. I can’t let you do that.” He shook his head violently. “I don’t want you to do that. You’re the closest to a family I have left, Linden.”

“Too bad that’s not your decision to make.”

“I’ve been thinking about this since I found out and decided it last night.”

“What is your plan, Jas?” I crossed my arms over my chest as I