Jasper smiled down at Candace and gave the bouquet of roses to her. The girl loved flowers. She held it against her chest carefully.

“How can I not be worried? You’re…” Jasper hesitated, “You’re my friend.”

Cristelle showed a soft smile. They had been friends for years when they were in their hometown. Jasper had helped her a lot back then. There had even been rumors about them back in the town. But, after Cristelle moved to this city, they slowly drifted apart.

“I need to thank ...