Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2411

Axel and Amber had only spent half a month together before the former was called back to report for work.

The night before his departure, they spent hours lost in each other, their passion unrelenting. Again and again, they exchanged kisses, their love pouring forth in an endless tide.

"Amber, three months... Just give me three more months."

When their fervor finally waned, Axel held Amber close in his arms. They rested against the headboard, leaning into one another, too exhausted to move yet unwilling to let sleep claim them.

"Once I finish all the missions I've taken on, I'll hand in my resignation. After that, I'll spend all my time with you," Axel murmured, his voice steady with resolve. "We'll go wherever you want. If you want fun, I'll have fun with you. If you want chaos, I'll spend my life going crazy with you."

Axel wasn't one for flowery words. He simply spoke from the heart. Right now, his heart only wanted Amber- forever.

Amber nestled closer, her soft smile masking the glimmer of sorrow in her eyes. "Actually, I want you to keep working with the organization. I know how much joy and purpose it brings you. To me, that's what matters most- seeing you live your dream."

She paused, her voice softening. "I never understood what it meant to have a dream or conviction until I met Lyse. That's when I found my own."

it, Amber?" Axel lowered his head and planted a kiss on her

live in a place where there's light." A single tear slipped from the corner

rose in Axel's throat as he welled up. He couldn't bring himself to say

him to keep his identity hidden the whole time. Yet, his unyielding conviction to fight for justice fueled

darkness for too long. Her past was a quiet agony he could only imagine, and though she

her heal. He would wait as long as it took and love her as deeply as she

and recharge. Just like a mother who

not to leave. And here you are, rushing to send me off,"

chuckled softly. "What's this? Are

reluctant to leave

him, peppering her face with kisses. He laced his fingers with hers,

have breakfast together, and after you've dolled

at Axel with a puzzled look in her eyes, Amber

clearly,

eyes flew open,