Chapter 12

It was an hour later when Jasper and Stella arrived at a graveyard. Thunder rumbled and lightning streaked the night sky that had been clear just moments before. Clouds rolled in over the horizon, casting a suffocating gloom on the earth. A chilly breeze blew past them. Stella couldn't stop herself from shivering. "Jasper, why have you brought me here? It's quite creepy, no? I'm scared. Can we please head back?" she pleaded fervently. Her hands were clasped around his in a tight grasp. If it had been before, Jasper would surely pity her and comply. But now, he simply kept his face straight as he ignored her wish. In a cold tone, he said, "Keep up." Upon sensing that he wasn't in a good mood, Stella clenched her jaws and hurriedly followed. Soon, they stopped before a grave. In the dark, the photo on the headstone wasn't quite visible. Stella was confused. "Jasper, why have you brought me here? Who is this…" Before she could finish, she felt her knees buckle beneath her. She fel