Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"But I just love him... I can't stop myself from loving him," Jonah said.

Alyssa blinked hard to stop herself from crying. Many a time, Julien was like the male version of herself. At the same time, Jonah's love for Julien was just like how Jasper used to love her. How could he be so affectionate and tolerant if he wasn't in love with him to the core?

"Lyse... I was wrong. I've made a grave mistake." Jonah's broad shoulders trembled violently. "It was true that I was attracted by Julien's looks. However, what I love is his soul.

"At the same time, I was afraid of Julien leaving me because of my past with Blake... So, I didn't dare to be honest with him. I was too embarrassed to tell him the truth. I wanted to give him a perfect relationship.

"I was wrong... If I had known... If I had known that it would turn out like this..."

Jonah choked back his tears and couldn't bring himself to continue speaking. The thorns on that stalk of rose that he was clutching tightly onto pierced into his palm.

Alyssa kept her cool. In a soft voice, she asked, "Jonah, you received a call before you came here. Who called you?"

"Uri Holland... He's an older guy whom Blake met when he was at the orphanage. They were as close as blood brothers. Both of them were my core subordinates when I was leading Cloudtop."

"Has this person always been pestering you in secret?"

Jonah shook his head. "He has never shown up ever since I disbanded Cloudtop after Blake's passing."

Alyssa frowned. A suspicion rose within her. "Of all times, he chose to wait till today? All just because he can give you an 'unforgettable' birthday?"

more she thought about it, the more bizarre it

was revealed back then, it caused an uproar and even became a trending topic on

probably already found out that Jonah found a lover who looked incredibly similar to his younger brother. He endured silently for a whole year and didn't take any action. Of all times, he put in so much effort to have an outburst

the feeling that this

on. You're hurt.

up. Nevertheless, having just recovered from a major affliction herself, she wasn't strong enough physically to help

"Lyse... I want Julien."

couldn't keep that eye open, he gazed at Alyssa.

the wound on his face. "I'll talk to Jul.

...

going with Alyssa to see Julien, but she forbade him from doing

the right time for them to meet. They

accompanied Jonah to the hospital while Alyssa tried to contact Julien, albeit to no

if she sent people to look for him, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

hour later, Axel got back to her. "Dr. Lovelace is in the departure hall at Solana City International Airport. He purchased a red-eye flight

her sports car and sped toward

cold and dark. Even with the high beam, her visibility was not as great

ideal and speeding

extremely dangerous.