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."

mumbled into Jonah's chest, "It's not that... I've just been played by so many people in the past. It's wonderful to have someone

tightened around

to investigate Julien's background. However, it wasn't out of

to his surprise, this seemingly flirtatious man was the one who was always hurt in relationships. He was either

for

repeated heartbreak, he kept

his all. Yet, wanting to appear strong and dignified, he masked his

became a player.

drawn in by his face, which looked so much

wasn't. What truly touched him was Julien's unrelenting perseverance and

was confident

good

as if he were afraid of losing him. "Can you refrain yourself a

low. He continued,

but press his lips against his. He bit his

time. Let's continue