Can’t Win Me Back

“No, Jameson can’t get wind of this!” Alyssa frowned, her grip tightening on Jasper’s shoulder. “Think about it—if he finds out we’re onto him, who’s in the crosshairs?”

Jasper met her gaze, understanding dawning in his eyes. “Amber.”

“Amber helped Axel escape the Millennium and provided intel that brought Josh down. This time, she’d risked everything to tell us about Lauren. She’s clearly switched sides and become our ally.

“Confronting Jameson would put Amber in the line of fire. He’s ruthless, and wouldn’t hesitate to kill Amber just to vent!”

Jasper’s jaw clenched, a heavy weight settling in his chest. He pulled Alyssa close, his voice a low murmur against her hair. “You’re too compassionate, Lyse. Unwilling to hurt anyone who’s helped us, even a little.”

wouldn’t stand by while Jameson does what he does,” Alyssa countered, a bitter edge to her voice. “There must be a reason she follows him.” Despite the bitterness, her gaze remained resolute. “As long

remained woozy from being drugged, her

her out of the room, tossing her onto the ground without a shred of mercy. She hit the hard floor with

there in tattered clothes, yet there was a fragile beauty

other men, mere spectators, watched with rapt attention, their lust evident

the red dress sneered in disdain and jealousy. “You all used to despise her so much in

back then. Who would have thought she’d blossom into such a beauty now? Any man would be captivated by her,”

had a woman like her, | wouldn’t bother looking elsewhere. And she’s