Can’t Win Me Back

The moon slowly rose in the inky night sky.

When they were back at the manor, Jasper went to his study to do some work. Alyssa bathed alone and did some simple skincare. Without even blow-drying her hair, she stood on the balcony and let the breeze accompany her as she was lost in her thoughts.

In her mind, Justin's words kept replaying, and she sifted through his words carefully as if she were using a fine-tooth comb.

Justin was too much of a mystery.

In her opinion, she felt that she was adept at reading others. When Jameson was love-bombing her, no matter how attractive his personality or features were, she still saw through everything and tore his mask to shreds.

But from Justin, she couldn't sense a hint of animosity. Instead, he was gentle and charming, like a light spring breeze.

What truly caught her off guard was his willingness to try out the new drugs for Lauren's sake. Even if his intentions were not entirely noble, this gamble was a bit too risky.

Alyssa’'s brows were deeply furrowed as a million thoughts ran through her mind. "Justin, who are you?"

Suddenly, a passionate and tender embrace enveloped her from behind, his arms tightly circling her waist.

lay on her shoulder as his warm breath spread over her neck, reddening her skin. "What would I do if you caught a cold? If you're not feeling well, I

me." Alyssa whispered. His teasing made her feel ticklish, and she squirmed in

looked so

Alyssa was still absorbed in her thoughts, and

His gaze darkened, and his kissing turned to biting as if he

was cupped in a strong grip. Her eyes were forced to meet his deep,

shivering. “Lyse, who did you say you were thinking of?" Jaspers chest heaved, and his hoarse voice

know I didn't mean it that way...

his tongue wrested control over her. Alyssa's tongue was completely subdued by Jasper, aching and numb. Tears squeezed out of the

unhinged today,

addled her mind, making her head feel heavy. Her only piece of clothing, the rose-pink silk robe, slid down her smooth shoulders.

silvery moonlight, her pale, flawless body was like

final thread of

her left side while