Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Axel's pupils dilated from the shock, but he gathered himself in no time due to his professional training. The same cannot be said for Xavier, who was freaked out and screamed, "Oh, my God!"

With steeled eyes, Jasper hugged Alyssa tightly and turned her face into his chest. "Lyse, don't look at it."

He was concerned that the scene would only spook her out and exacerbate her fever symptoms. Little did he know that Lyse was undaunted after witnessing much worse horrors on the battlefield years ago.

Far from feeling scared, she examined the scene with curiosity. At the same time, Axel grew excited at the situation. He opened the car door with a twinkle in his eye. "Damn it! Are people getting so professional now? Did he put on makeup? That was pretty frightening. I'll go check it out. If he's fine, I'll make sure he isn't!"

Before Axel left the car, the victim got out of the car and ran away while dancing like a madman. Despite not being in the bustling downtown, the man's odd behavior received much attention from the passersby, who stayed away from him fearfully.

body later stiffened as he fell face-first onto the ground. A dull

few brave passersby went up to check on the man with mortified expressions, debating whether or not to call the ambulance.

the

checked on the man's vitals in a professional manner. Her sweat dripped profusely, yet it was the least

and Axel pushed their way through the crowd to stay guard by her side. It was then Jasper noticed something

now!" a

the ambulance. Just call the police." Alyssa let out