Can’t Win Me Back

"Julien." A familiar voice gently called out his name, prompting Julien to turn around.

His eyes were red.

Just a few steps away, Jonah stood in a smart, black formal outfit that matched Julien's.

He had an outstanding air about him.

Jonah had been wearing that outfit all along, concealed under his coat to keep it a surprise from Julien.

In that moment, even Julien, often dense to subtleties, grasped what was happening.

Overjoyed, he let out a shriek.

Simultaneously, a bright streak shot up into the sky, blossoming into the words— Marry me! "Among a thousand roses, you are the only one in my heart." Jonah walked forward confidently, then knelt down, presenting a bouquet of the only bright red roses in the entire manor.

"T love you, Julien.

Will you marry me?" The passion within him made his voice husky and extremely sexy.

Fireworks burst in the blue sky, adding the final touch to this romantic proposal.

Julien's eyes welled up.

end, he cried before the love of his

responded,

He couldn't stop crying.

could manage, but to Jonah, it

Jonah pulled Julien into an embrace,

asked in a shaky voice, "Why are they all white roses?" "Landon

didn't want you to think I got them from him out of convenience." Jonah pulled

Julien burst out laughing.

me of you in your white lab coat." Jonah

know that best." Jonah might look noble

when he flirted, he was utterly

moment, both their phones started vibrating incessantly with WhatsApp messages and phone calls from their

you picking up?" Julien asked

his phone

"Nope.

suite at a six-star

at the fortress tonight." Julien blushed, realizing he

lunch, Jonah walked out of the manor with his

drive Julien around for a