Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The moon slowly rose in the inky night sky.

When they were back at the manor, Jasper went to his study to do some work. Alyssa bathed alone and did some simple skincare. Without even blow-drying her hair, she stood on the balcony and let the breeze accompany her as she was lost in her thoughts.

In her mind, Justin's words kept replaying, and she sifted through his words carefully as if she were using a fine-tooth comb.

Justin was too much of a mystery.

In her opinion, she felt that she was adept at reading others. When Jameson was love-bombing her, no matter how attractive his personality or features were, she still saw through everything and tore his mask to shreds.

But from Justin, she couldn't sense a hint of animosity. Instead, he was gentle and charming, like a light spring breeze.

What truly caught her off guard was his willingness to try out the new drugs for Lauren's sake. Even if his intentions were not entirely noble, this gamble was a bit too risky.

Alyssa's brows were deeply furrowed as a million thoughts ran through her mind. "Justin, who are you?"

Suddenly, a passionate and tender embrace enveloped her from behind, his arms tightly circling her waist.

"My love, why didn't you blow dry your hair when I'm not around?"

her shoulder as his warm breath spread over her neck, reddening her skin. "What would I do

scared me." Alyssa whispered. His teasing made

looked so preoccupied." Jasper kissed

thinking of your brother." Alyssa was still absorbed in her thoughts, and carelessly, she blurted that

plummeted from cloud nine to a thorny ravine. His gaze darkened, and his

"Ah, it hurts... Ouch!"

was roughly flipped around, and her chin was cupped in a strong grip. Her eyes were forced to meet his deep, inky ones. Her heart

gaze alone made her knees go weak, and

you say you were thinking of?" Jasper's chest heaved, and his hoarse voice made

know I didn't mean it that way...

attacked her lips, and his tongue wrested control over

was completely subdued by Jasper, aching and numb. Tears squeezed out of the corner of her eyes as her back was propped against the balcony railing, unable

Jasper was a little unhinged today, and she couldn't help but feel

kiss addled her mind, making her head feel heavy. Her only piece of clothing, the rose-pink silk robe, slid down her

moonlight, her pale, flawless body was like a tender flower bud blossoming in his passionate

final thread