JASPERS POV

I stared at the house in equal amounts awe and confusion. Everyone who lived here was gathered outside, with clear mixed emotions as well. Gideon, on the other hand, seemed very pleased with himself.

"You said you were going to tear it down, build a new one. I just saved you a lot of money."

A strange noise came from the back of my throat. I had no idea what to do right now. Be angry? Be happy?

The house that stood before me now was brilliant. The walls were a lovely, almost glowing white brick now instead of red. The vines that had previously been caressing them...