Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 1010

“Alyssa!”

Jasper felt as if his heart was about to burst from the panic.

He forgot about the ripping pain in his wound momentarily. He dashed across without hesitation and opened both arms with shocking determination.

Fortunately, he caught Alyssa in his arms.

The gunshot wound on his left shoulder became aggravated right at the moment when he caught her. His black-colored top became Completely soaked in his fresh blood.

But he felt no pain at all. Instead, he felt relieved that he managed to catch her and let out a sincere smile on his face.

He recalled the time when he was a child. Whenever he got injured or went to the hospital for injections, Anne would give him candy to suck on. Having the candy made him forget all about the pain.

And, at this very moment, Alyssa was his candy. He could get through anything as long as she was with him.

While being held in his arms, Alyssa caught a whiff of a strong, metallic, bloody smell from his body. Her heart wrenched at the sound of his laborious breathing.

Tears streamed down her face, soaking his chest that rose and fell with each pant.

Choking on her tears, she delivered a light punch. “You liar! Stupid

man! Why did you come here on your own? Didn’t you know that your would get yourself killed like this?” she reprimanded as her entire body trembled.

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“I’m sorry, Lyse.”

priceless treasure. He caressed her gently with

as

with pride. Unable to suppress a smile, he said, “I was afraid you’d want to come along. I don’t want you

on his shirt. “You’re afraid of so many things …but aren’t you afraid that I would

in a weepy voice.

as if lightning had struck his heart and numbed

had never considered that question because he knew he didn’t

second, Jasper spun around to shield Alyssa. He picked up the submachine gun that he got his hands on and

of him.

not about to be outdone by him either. She stood with her

that were behind,

shudder. A particular name, etched deep within the deepest recesses of his memory, flashed across

mind-White Dove.

he had fought a bloody battle with a woman dressed in

again, he never forgot about her, not even for a moment. He had long since taken her to

friend of his.

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would never have the chance to

White Dove again.

that there was a striking resemblance between Alyssa and his lifesaver,

the dark, endless forest. She shouted, “Jeffrey has escaped! We have to chase

then broke into

Don’t run! It’s dangerous!”