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."

"It's not that... I've just been played by so many people in the past. It's wonderful to have someone treat me so well. But

grip tightened

getting together with Julien, Jonah had sent people to Mosgravia to investigate Julien's background.

one who was always hurt in relationships. He was either cheated out of money, tricked into

for

repeated heartbreak, he kept

to appear strong and dignified, he

became a player.

his face, which looked

Julien's unrelenting perseverance and his desire to

wasn't afraid that Jonah's heart was a barren land. He was confident that he could have him open up to

good to

he were afraid of losing him.

eyes. His breathing was low. He

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

it's about time. Let's continue when we