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.

the unusually quiet area surrounding the

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

attached a password

sound, the heavy metal door clicked open, revealing a dark, ominous

straight to hell.

emotion. He saw the fierce love and protectiveness Jasper had for Alyssa, extending to her family.

followed Jasper deeper into The Millennium. With each step, a sense of

Even if they aren't open for business today, why isn't there a single

their surroundings with a frigid gaze. "Unless... Have we given our game away? Has Jameson made a run for it?" Suddenly, a rustling sound

as he raised his gun toward the

your fire, Axel."

his