Can’t Win Me Back

"Mr. Jonah, you're such an intelligent man. I'm sure you must know what | want based on this kiss alone, no?" Julien panted out, cheeks flushed as he clung to Jonah's neck.

Jonah's lips pulled tight for a moment, now stained with oil. His hands clenched slightly as he said, "Wipe your mouth first next time."

Julien licked his lips and grinned sneakily. "No."

Alyssa spent her days deep in thought after hearing about her mother's past from Mandy. She lost her appetite after feeding Winston his dinner and ended up staring out the window in the hallway in a daze.

She found herself suddenly embraced by a familiar body, feeling the man's presence instantly surround her.

Jasper hugged her tight, tucking his chin into her neck as he murmured, "Aren't you going to eat anything? | had Xavier buy so many of your favorite foods."

"I'm not hungry." Alyssa's dim eyes grew downcast.

entire grain bowl in the middle of the night."

hung low as she choked out, "Jasper,

caressed her cheek, feeling sad for her. "Don't be sad, Lyse. Mrs. Taylor is at peace in heaven now. I'm sure she misses you often,

in the end. Jasper then consoled and kissed her until she calmed down. Afterward, Jasper held her hand, a sudden idea coming to

someplace |

came to

the sun setting on the horizon. The sun's golden rays

to learn and understand everything about

head on Jasper's chest, a warm joy slowly washing the sadness in her heart

the daughters of the king

child of the sea