Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa and the others followed in the direction of Sean's passionate gaze. They found Tatiana standing alone under the dim streetlight. Her hair fluttered in the night breeze, bristling against the tear stains on her face.

"Sean," she called out to Sean in a melancholic tone as tears streamed down her cheeks.

She was nearly enveloped by the darkness. It was a pitiful sight that was heartbreaking to watch.

Sean ran toward her without hesitation and hugged her with all his might. He maintained his composure, but his ragged breathing betrayed him. "Why are you here at this hour? It's dangerous to be out alone at night."

"Sean, I'm waiting for your release. I missed you so." She cried harder, staining his shoulders with her tears.

She had been waiting before dusk, even calling Alyssa and Jasper for help at the same spot. She waited for Sean to be released, no matter how long it'd take.

"Me too. I missed you like crazy." He felt sorry for her and gently wiped away her tears.

suddenly pressed against the small of her back. He lowered his gaze and kissed her passionately

into a smile upon seeing the couple reunited. She

"Mm. That's awesome."

whispered in her ear. "Lyse, I'll show you something more awesome when we're home

deeper in his embrace and

Jasper, get some rest at home. We'll head to Belbanks now. Keep in touch." Julien

by a nickname. "I have you to thank for today. Tell me,

cast a knowing glance at Jonah. Instead of being called "Jul", he'd rather