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.

as his warm breath spread over her neck, reddening her skin. "What would I do if you caught a cold?

come over? You scared me." Alyssa whispered. His teasing made her feel ticklish, and she squirmed in his arms like

for your thoughts? You looked so preoccupied.”

still absorbed in her thoughts, and carelessly,

plummeted from cloud nine to a thorny ravine. His gaze darkened, and his kissing turned to biting as if he was punishing

her chin was cupped in a strong grip. Her

shivering. “Lyse, who did you say you were thinking of?"

mean it that

by Jasper, aching and numb. Tears squeezed out of the corner of her eyes as

little unhinged today, and she couldn't help but

making her head feel heavy. Her only piece of clothing,

pale, flawless body was like a

thread

while he took the