17|Greatest Allies

His movements were so fast that I didn't know what to do to prevent him from hurting me other than closing my eyes and squealing in surprise. But waiting for a while, nothing happened. His hand didn't land anywhere on my face.

Feeling his grip on my right arm loosen, I opened my eyes. He let go of my hand and grasped the other hand on his right arm. I turned and saw Jasper standing nearby with reddened eyes.

"I've told you, touch Miss Gastrell one more time, and I'll break your finger that hurt her," Jasper said between gnashing his teeth.

"Let go of my hand, you fool!" scolded Farrell. His two guards stood nearby, helping him face Jasper.

"Let him go, Jasper!" someone shouted from behind me. "Don't get your hands dirty."

Jasper obeyed his superior's words and stood before me, protecting me from Farrell. I didn't care how he and Otis got here, but I was grateful that he was helping me. My body was shaking, and my heart was beating so fast when I realized I had just escaped from danger