Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The cloudless sky was a brilliant blue.

After a long drive, the luxury car came to a stop outside a private manor.

"We're here," Jonah announced.

Jonah's broad frame dwarfed Julien's as he reached across to unbuckle Julien's seatbelt.

All he felt was that the atmosphere around him was warm. It felt even warmer than sunshine.

"Why isn't there anyone around? We're not in the wrong place, are we?" Julien blinked, a flicker of unease crossing his features.

Julien was intelligent, but around his lover, his mind seemed to cloud over. Jonah easily manipulated him, taking advantage of Julien's lovestruck state. "We're not. Maybe we're just early. Let's go."

Jonah exited the car first, then circled around to open the door for Julien. This grand gesture left Julien speechless. He narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Why are you acting so attentive, Mr. Taylor? People aren't usually this nice without an ulterior motive."

Jonah took Julien's hand and helped him out. He then gave Julien a tug, and their tall forms pressed together as if trying to be one.

"Do you find it so hard to trust me?" Jonah's warm breath tickled Julien's ear. "I guess calling you 'Foxy' is apt. Your head is full of tangled thoughts."

just been played by so many people in the past. It's wonderful

grip tightened around

Julien, Jonah had sent people to Mosgravia to investigate Julien's background. However, it wasn't out of suspicion or

this seemingly flirtatious man was the one who was always hurt in relationships. He was either

yearned for true

repeated heartbreak, he kept

Yet, wanting to appear strong and dignified, he masked his vulnerability with a façade of disinterest.

became a player.

asking himself. Was he really drawn in by his face, which looked so much like that person's?

truly touched him was Julien's unrelenting perseverance and

afraid that Jonah's heart was a barren land. He was confident that he could have him open up to

good

losing him. "Can you refrain yourself a little? You're going

His breathing was low. He continued, "Except this. I can't do

but press his lips against his. He bit his lip gently and they shared a kiss. Their Adam's

about time. Let's