Can’t Win Me Back

"I-I'm sorry..." Maggie's face was as red as a tomato.

"Ms. Madison," Xavier's breath sank as he spoke softly, just enough for her to hear, "you look beautiful

today."

Maggie's face burned with embarrassment. Panicking, she hastily withdrew herself from his arms.

Jasper struggled to contain the overwhelming emotions within him. He hugged Alyssa tightly and

whispered, "Thank you for doing this, Lyse."

Alyssa leaned into Jasper's arms with a smile, reveling in her luck to have found Jasper as her other

half. "It's no big deal. I just asked everyone to come over for a meal.

"Oh, yeah. Lauren caught a chill from leaving the window open while she slept the past two days.

Landon is home caring for her. They won't be coming. He asked me to tell you to enjoy your meal and

eat their share."

"Okay." Jasper looked down at her face, his heart beating wildly as his eyes turned misty.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa."

was incredibly excited to see Maggie. He was so touched that he found himself at a loss

to

for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been wanting

time to do so. This gathering

at Maggie warmly. "On the contrary, I should thank Maggie

showing up."

to be here. enjoying a

panic as she rambled.

attending Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing such a

such an astounding group of people, everything felt surreal

Tatiana waved at Jasper

a long time, said as she

owe us a

Alyssa's heart after all that transpired,

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's do a few

pull Jasper's leg.

taken aback when Jasper agreed

until we're both

banter, Axel came downstairs with ash on his