Jasper Vale Novels & Stories

A scouting trip to Mirror Vale. There was a name on that list — another potential survivor. Mirror Vale had been notorious for being cold, half empty, and perilous. Perfect. I agreed immediately. I needed the space. Caspian offered to come. Elara didn’t object. Lyra gave me a few grounding charms and then stared as if she wanted to ask something, but didn’t. Yet by midday, we had begun skiing down the hill. Caspian didn’t talk much. Neither did I.

The rich scent of oak barrels, fermented grapes, and aged wine filled the massive building immediately upon entering. Employees moved efficiently between stations before pausing respectfully at the sight of Cassius. “Alpha Vale.” Cassius acknowledged them with a slight nod before continuing deeper inside alongside Jin. They discussed contracts, shipments, staff replacements, and territory negotiations for nearly an hour. Jin spoke again while checking another file. “Oh. There’s another matter.” Cassius glanced toward him distractedly. “What?” “Vespera is back at her late father’s pack house.” Cassius stilled faintly.

dad chuckled "Luke, Beth, it's nice to see you again, Scott I have been waiting for you" "you have?". We all entered the house and sat on sofas in the living room, mom and dad sat together while I took the chair on my own "I would offer you drinks but I know you are in a hurry and colt," she said looking directly at me "is keen to be on his way, he's restless and wants Jewel" "so what can you tell us?" "Jessy is in the mountains to the west, at the end of the road you will find a larger maple tree its full of the tracker's scent, but be careful, he's expecting you",