Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"If I can't handle it, no one else in the world can," Alyssa huffed confidently.

"Jonah and I can't be by your side to protect you. Don't act recklessly, okay? Think about the consequences.

"When you encounter problems, don't try to handle them all by yourself. Communicate with us, or ask your man for advice. Let him take some hits for you."

"Dad, Jasper is my love, not a human shield. What's with this talk about taking hits?" Alyssa pouted with frustration.

However, Jasper remained unfazed. His eyes were filled with gentleness. "Don't worry, Winston. Even if there's a hail of bullets, I'll stand in front of Lyse and ensure her safety."

Alyssa's eyes became teary, and she felt a warm sensation in her chest. She nestled into Jasper's arms, feeling like a drifting boat had found a permanent harbor.

"Mr. Beckett."

Suddenly, Winston addressed Jasper with such seriousness that his whole body tensed up.

He quickly responded, "Yes, Mr. Taylor."

"My buttercup is still young. She's impulsive and doesn't think about the consequences. You'll have to help her in the future. Don't let anyone bully her." Winston's voice sounded choked up.

words. He tightly gripped the delicate hand of

the two headed

took a few steps, Alyssa threw herself into Jasper's arms. She rested her head on his shoulder

shirt was soon soaked with her tears. Feeling sorry

would cry at the drop of a

to cherish every drop of her tears and spoil her

behind her ear while using his charming voice

long it'll take or if he'll get better." Alyssa brushed her crimson

get better.

dim corridor, the two

arms. Her eyes were misty with

"Damn," she thought.

better at kissing. He knew exactly how to tease her and

The overwhelming sensation

Alyssa wrapped her arms around his neck. Her eyes were watery, and her voice

"Okay."