Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"The Millennium is the only place I've learned how to live in. Besides, it's the most suitable place for someone like me. I don't need any other options," Amber said.

She needed to distance herself from Axel before it was too late.

"What if I wanted to take you with me? Would you come with me if I could bring you somewhere Jameson or his friends could never find you?" Axel gazed seriously at Amber.

"No," Amber said without hesitation, a pitiful smile on her face. "I live and die as Mr. Jameson's puppet."

Axel slowly straightened up, the desire in his eyes fading away. He unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt and said, "I understand now. In that case, let's just get on with things."

"What... things?" Amber hadn't yet caught up with Axel's pace.

do you think we could do? Play cards?" Axel's gaze was cold, with no trace of

eyes and shook her head. "I'll go now and not trouble

her by the waist, pulling her back to him. "What is it? Are you upset? How can we

with a woman

are. Haven't I proven that I don't care given I've

I care!" Amber yelled, unable to hold

Axel was taken aback.

me, then please don't ask this of me anymore tonight. You can think of it as repaying me for helping you

downtrodden life. She was incredibly fond of Axel, which was why she didn't want him to be ruined by

relationship to stay clear of all

somewhat troubled by Amber's insistence to leave. His hand tightened around her waist as he said softly, "Fine, don't shower