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?"

over her neck, reddening her skin. "What would I do if you caught

His teasing made her feel ticklish, and she squirmed in his arms

your thoughts? You looked so

still absorbed in her thoughts, and carelessly, she blurted

His gaze darkened, and his kissing turned to biting

"Ah, it hurts... Ouch!"

was cupped in a strong grip. Her eyes were forced to meet his

her knees

you were thinking of?" Jasper's chest heaved,

I didn't mean

her lips, and

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

a little unhinged

mind, making her head feel heavy. Her only piece of clothing, the

the silvery moonlight, her pale, flawless body was like

final thread of sanity