Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper gazed out the window with a gloomy expression, pondering Newton's earnest teachings. The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt.

Somehow, he couldn't shake the feeling that Newton was afraid of Justin.

Newton's advice and determination to protect him at all costs made Jasper wonder if Justin was more than just a person in Newton's eyes. He seemed more like a bloodthirsty beast lurking in the shadows.

"Ahem... It was such a close call tonight, Mr. Beckett." Noticing that Jasper was down, Xavier tried to ease the mood.

"What?"

"You almost lost your innocence!"

"Lost what?" Jasper frowned.

"Earlier in the garden, Ms. Gillis almost threw herself at you. Luckily, my swift reflexes kicked in, and I arrived just in time to protect your virtue," Xavier boasted, sporting a self-satisfied grin.

Virtue?

smug look, Jasper wanted to knock some

you hadn't appeared, I wouldn't have any contact with any woman other than Lyse," Jasper stated with

a

darkened

those annoying bugs

him, Xavier continued to ramble on, "Seaview Manor isn't like your private residence with Madam. It's crowded with people of

someone with ill intentions spread rumors, Madam might not allow you into bed if

flashed in Jasper's eyes as he kicked the back of Xavier's seat. "Tell me. Who's

and he didn't know what

can't explain, say goodbye to

surrendered for the money. "I was wrong, Mr. Beckett! My brain short-circuited,

next few days is to find out Ms. Gillis' background. Focus on her work history. I want to know whether she really worked

night, and Alyssa still hadn't fallen asleep; she was thinking about

out several pieces of her

one's willingness to pay. There were also items she had acquired at auctions—from