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I know the chaps are shorter than before but I think it's probably for the best since it keeps you on the edge of your seat for more ;)
The song used in this chapter is "Let Her Go" by Passenger.
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Chapter11_Let Her Go
Jasper's little announcement echoed in her head but she buried her last shred of hope deep down and hissed: "Do not joke about this." Jasper threw his arms in the air and said: "I'm not." Eleanor narrowed her eyes at him and he went on: "Look, this wasn't right, I went with it for Danny, and now I'm sick of it. Kyle helped open my eyes and I made my decision. We're letting you go."
Eleanor needed a minute to process his words but she asked in a rush: "Are you sure? What about him?" Jasper looked down and said: "I have a plan. Don't worry about him." She let out quietly: "I'm worried he'll hurt you."
Jasper shook his head and looked up saying: "He won't ever hurt me. Don't worry. It's just… you know me and Kyle, you saw our faces. I just want to tell you if you'll help the police find us, I completely understand."
Eleanor put her hand hesitantly on his and Jasper looked at her, wanting to smile but he couldn't make one. She said: "I will never do that. No to you two. I know I should be mad, but the truth is I'm not. The only one I'm angry at is Danny and I never saw his face and I don't know his real name."
Jasper didn't say a word and Eleanor whispered: "Still I can't help but feel this is another game… I just can't believe it…" Jasper sighed and said: "I told you before, this never was a game, not to me. I can't see you like this, sad and broken, like a bird in a cage. I disgust myself…"
Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you'll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast
Eleanor took a deep breath and asked: "Why now?" Jasper looked around but then his eyes landed back on her when he said: "I told you… I'm… I'm in love with you… It breaks my heart to see you like this, to see you hate me, to see you lose hope… I'm sorry, Princess, for everything..."
You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies
Eleanor looked mesmerized, her eyes were glistening, and the atmosphere was just like that night they had their first kiss. He knew what she was going to do but the moment her face came close to his, he pulled away gently. He looked down and whispered: "I don't think that's a good idea…"
But you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go
He knew Eleanor looked pissed, without even looking at her, but he went on: "I told you those things to make you understand what'll happen tomorrow and why, but I know there's not a chance for us. There never will be, so let's not do something we'll regret in the future."
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
She kept quiet and he said quickly: "I should go. You need to rest." Eleanor squeezed his hand and asked: "Will you stay? I don't want to be alone tonight." He looked up and saw nothing but pleading in her eyes and he couldn't say no to her. She was irresistible after all.
And you let her go...
Eleanor pulled his hand and stood up as Jasper followed. She didn't let go when she made herself comfortable on the bed. Jasper looked at her, her dark hair spreading against the pillow, the moonlight reflecting off her eyes, and he felt like he couldn't breathe. He was getting used to that.
And you let her go...
He slowly laid down next to her and felt her arm brushing against his own. She finally let go of his hand but to his surprise, she turned and wrapped an arm around him. Jasper chuckled nervously but Eleanor had already closed her eyes.
She wasn't asleep but she was afraid if they talked or moved, they would ruin that night and she didn't want to do that. Jasper looked up to the dark ceiling and fought the urge to sigh. He knew what tomorrow meant, he knew the risks he would be taking, but having her in his arms, it seemed like it was worth it.
Staring at the ceiling in the dark
Same old empty feeling in your heart
Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast
But the only part he hadn't thought about before was letting her go. Literally letting her go and not seeing her again. He knew he fell in love in the strangest of circumstances but it never actually occurred to him what would happen if she went free. What it would mean for the both of them.
Well you see her when you fall asleep
But never to touch and never to keep
Cause you loved her too much and you dived too deep
Fear started slowly creeping up on him and he could already see what would happen in a couple of days. The Princess would be escorted with triple security for at least the next year. Her hanging around in public would be limited and there was not a chance you would find her alone in a bar, like Jasper did that night.
She was sipping her drink, not having a care in the world, until she looked away and Jasper put what Danny gave him in her drink. Two minutes later, he was carrying her bridal style out of the filthy club and into his car.
He knew he already had to kiss every chance he had with her goodbye but Kyle's words were ringing in his ears once more. Maybe he would find a way to see her and maybe if she saw him, she gave him a chance.
Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go
But then there was Carter. He knew he had a perfect plan and he would never doubt him, but the moment the Princess was out, Carter would do something else. He would cling onto every resource he could find to drag the royal family down and he would never let Jasper get near her unless it was to hurt her.
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
He closed his eyes and decided not to think about what would happen later on and just focus on the moment. Perhaps it would be the last time he held the Princess in his arms, and the last time he would feel happy.
When you let her go...
Eleanor felt his body become less tense and almost sighed in happiness but she stopped herself early. She was sure there was no chance she would fall asleep easily that night. Between Jasper telling her he was in love with her, and that he wanted to free her, she couldn't stop the giddiness she felt inside.
She smiled uncontrollably and thought about how she would walk into the palace and see her family again. How her father would hug her like he wants to break her bones and how Liam would kiss the top of her head sweetly. She couldn't picture what her mother would do but she was sure it wasn't going to disappoint her.
Jasper moved a bit in his place and she allowed her mind to focus on him. She didn't know if it was possible to find him again, to see him again. If it was wise to find him at all. He was connected to Danny and he was someone she didn't want to see ever again.
Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go
But then there was Jasper. She had never felt so connected to a guy in her life and it was ironic since they had only kissed once. He was different. She bet he even felt different. But there was a great chance she would never be able to explore those things because they were clearly on different paths.
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
But she couldn't think about that and ruin the night for herself. She was going to be free tomorrow and that was all that mattered. She tightened her embrace and smiled again because she knew it may be the last she was that peaceful in a man's arms. And tomorrow was coming.
And you let her go...
Tick Tock.
So, I told a few of you that this chapter would be thrilling but I decided to make it only about Jaspenor and leave the excitement for the next one! Ugh, can't wait for you to read what happens in the next few chaps!
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S