𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒆

Chapter 20 : Lover disappeared

Theo found himself wandering through the forest surrounding the Cullen household, lost in thought as he grappled with the revelations of the past few days. Despite the progress he had made in mastering his abilities with Jasper's help, there was still a sense of unease that lingered within him—a fear of what the future might hold.

As he walked, lost in his thoughts, Theo suddenly heard footsteps approaching from behind. He turned to see Jasper emerging from the trees, his expression troubled as he met Theo's gaze.

Theo," Jasper said, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "We need to talk."

Theo nodded, a sense of apprehension stirring within him as he watched Jasper carefully. "Of course, Jasper," he said, his voice soft yet filled with concern. "What's wrong?"

Jasper hesitated for a moment, his eyes searching Theo's for any sign of understanding. "I... I'm scared, Theo," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm scared that I'll hurt you."

Theo's heart sank at Jasper's words, a wave of sadness washing over him. He reached out to place a comforting hand on Jasper's shoulder, his touch gentle yet filled with reassurance.

"You won't hurt me, Jasper," Theo said, his voice filled with conviction. "I trust you."

But before Jasper could respond, he suddenly turned and ran off into the forest, leaving Theo standing alone in the darkness. Confusion and worry flooded Theo's mind as he watched Jasper disappear into the trees, his heart heavy with concern for his Mate

As Theo stood alone in the forest, unsure of what to do next, a familiar voice broke through the silence. "Theo?"

He turned to see Alice standing before him, her expression filled with compassion as she looked at him with concern. "Are you okay?" she asked, her voice soft yet filled with urgency.

Theo nodded, his mind still reeling from Jasper's sudden departure. "I... I don't know," he admitted, his voice trembling slightly. "Jasper... he's scared that he'll hurt me."

Alice's eyes softened with understanding as she reached out to take Theo's hand in hers. "I know," she said, her voice gentle yet filled with sadness. "But you need to understand that Jasper's past is... complicated."

As they walked through the quiet forest, Alice began to recount the tale of how she and Jasper had first met, her voice soft yet filled with warmth.

"It was a dark and stormy night," Alice began, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "I was alone, wandering through the streets of Philadelphia, when I stumbled upon a small diner tucked away in a forgotten corner of the city."

As she spoke, Alice's words painted a vivid picture in Theo's mind, transporting him back to that fateful night so many years ago.

"I was hungry and tired, seeking refuge from the storm outside," Alice continued. "And that's when I saw him—sitting alone at a corner booth, his eyes haunted by the shadows of his past."

Theo listened intently as Alice recounted the moment she had first laid eyes on Jasper, her voice filled with a sense of wonder and awe.

"I knew from the moment I saw him that he was different," Alice said, her eyes distant as she recalled the memory. "There was a darkness within him, a pain that he carried with him wherever he went."

But despite the darkness that surrounded him, Alice saw something else in Jasper—a glimmer of hope, a spark of light that refused to be extinguished.

"I knew that I had to help him," Alice said, her voice filled with determination. "I had to show him that there was still goodness in the world, that he didn't have to be defined by the mistakes of his past."

And so, over the course of many months, Alice and Jasper forged a bond that transcended time and space, a connection that ran deeper than words could ever express.

We faced many challenges together," Alice said, her voice tinged with sadness. "But through it all, we stood by each other's side, united in our determination to overcome whatever obstacles lay in our path."

As Alice finished recounting the tale of their meeting, Theo felt a sense of awe wash over him. He realized that the bond between Alice and Jasper was more than just a chance encounter—it was a testament to the power of love and redemption, a beacon of hope in a world filled with darkness.