Chapter 9
Jasper caught me effortlessly, cradling me to his chest. "You're okay," he soothed as he hurried us away from the wall, and it was just in the nick of time too. I watched as the wall crumbled before my eyes, falling into the sea, and taking the pavement we had just been standing on along with it.
"What the …"
"Coastal erosion," Jasper answered as he put me on my feet. "I told you it wasn't safe here. You nearly got yourself killed."
"I … I … Thank you," I said gratefully, and I meant every word. He had just saved my life. "I just thought you were trying to keep me here."
Jasper nodded, but never responded. He sighed heavily before he looked me straight in the eyes. "I know how all of this must look to you, or I can at least guess, but you have to trust me here. We're not the bad guys. We're trying to help you."
"By keeping me locked up?"
"It was for your own protection as well as others-"
"-What do you mean by that? I would never harm anyone."
"Not intentionally, but you have certain abilities ... abilities that you're not aware of or not in control of. You could seriously hurt someone and not mean it. Look how you lost your temper with me."
"You deserved it," I hissed.
"Maybe I did," he shrugged.
"So what, you just expect me to willing return with you?"
"I don't expect you to do anything, but I would like it if you came back to the warehouse with me."
"And do what? Wait on Edward?"
Jasper sighed. "He should be back soon."
"You've been saying that for days."
"And I've meant it. He's two days late. Please, just trust me. He's bringing someone that can help you remember."
I didn't know if Jasper was being truthful with me or not, but it there was a chance that he was then I was willing to take the risk.
I wanted my memories back more than anything.
I wanted to remember who I was.