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."

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

grip tightened around Julien's

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

who was always hurt in

yearned for

repeated heartbreak, he kept

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

became a player.

really drawn in by his face, which looked

Julien's unrelenting perseverance and his

confident that he could have him open up to him and

too good to

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

eyes. His breathing was low. He

too. He couldn't help but press his lips against his. He bit his lip gently and they shared a kiss. Their Adam's

about time. Let's continue