Jasper's Last Kiss

Phoe:

As I walk to the back of the shop, mine and Jalesa's eyes lock almost immediately.

She smirked at me and continued whatever conversation she was having.

I walk over to the table and sit next to Cordelia, who quickly wraps her arms around me in a hug!

"PHOE! We've all missed you so much!" she squeaks, making Jalesa roll her eyes.

"Yeah, we have been worried about you. How is Jasper doing?" Ezra asks next, making my stomach flip.

"He will recover. He just needs some rest," I explain.

Jalesa snorts, making everyone look at her with a weird expression.

Cordelia clears her throat and looks at me knowingly.

There is a clear tension in the air. It's not just me who understands that Jalesa's presence is awkward and unwanted.

Dominic looks at me with a guilty expression.

"She wanted to see what you needed. She can be a bit protective, Phoe. I'm sorry," he says, looking down.

"No worries, Dominic," I smile.