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."

He 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

tightened around Julien's

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

one who was always hurt

for true love.

repeated heartbreak, he kept

his heart, each time giving his all. Yet, wanting to appear strong and dignified, he masked his vulnerability with

became a player.

he really drawn in by his face, which looked

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

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

too good to me,

he were afraid of losing him. "Can you refrain yourself a little? You're going to spoil me."

filled Jonah's eyes. His breathing was low. He continued, "Except

help but press his lips against his. He bit his lip gently and they shared a kiss.

Let's continue when