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."

Maggie. He was so touched that he

unable to

is my lifesaver. I've

a good time to do so. This gathering

she spoke, Alyssa turned to look at Maggie warmly.

showing up."

don't say that. I'm so honored to be

panic as she rambled.

Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing such

an astounding group of people, everything felt

Tatiana waved

for a long time, said as she sipped her tea, "You're late, Mr.

us

all that transpired,

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

so conservative. Let's do a

pull Jasper's leg.

taken aback when Jasper agreed effortlessly. "Sure,

until we're both

the joyful banter, Axel came downstairs with ash on