Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper worried about Axel facing danger alone. He threw on clothes as quickly as possible and contacted Cyrus and Xavier, prepping them for a trip to The Millennium.

He was determined to help Axel save Amber, their secret ally and Alyssa's future sister-in-law. No matter what, he wouldn't stand idly by.

A pang of longing struck Jasper before he even left. He tiptoed back to their room, kneeling by the sleeping Alyssa. Brushing a strand of hair from her face, he leaned in, kissing her forehead, nose, and finally, her lips.

"Mmph... Jasper... Don't go..." Alyssa mumbled in her sleep, her eyelashes fluttering.

Jasper's breath hitched. He fought the urge to stay, placing a gentle hand on her cheek. His chest rose and fell rapidly with each difficult breath. He knew he shouldn't linger. The longer he watched, the harder it would be to leave.

"Sleep tight, baby. I promise I'll be here when you wake up."

Meanwhile, Cyrus received the evidence from Axel. Armed with an arrest warrant, he led a team straight to The Millennium.

eerie glow over the unusually quiet area surrounding the club. Jasper and Axel, the first

usually bustling with activity, was shrouded in darkness. Not only was it closed, but there wasn't a single bouncer

attached a

whirring sound, the heavy metal door clicked open,

straight to hell.

ready to enter, but Jasper moved ahead. Looking at Jasper's broad back, Axel felt a wave of emotion. He saw the fierce love and protectiveness Jasper had for Alyssa, extending to her family. Just like at Shelling Island, Jasper

into The Millennium. With each step, a sense of unease

aren't open for business today, why isn't

a frigid gaze. "Unless... Have we given our game away? Has Jameson made a

his eyes hardening as he

your fire,

raised his hand