Can’t Win Me Back

To Alyssa, these five days felt like hell on earth.

She couldn’t bring herself to eat or drink, and within two weeks, she had become as thin as a wisp. She lay limply on the bed, her delicate shoulder blades trembling.

She looked pitiful, yet her appearance stirred a desire to conquer and spoil her, never having to worry that she would leave.

During these five days, Alyssa was constantly on edge. Though she was so exhausted she could have slept for days, she only dared to take brief naps, never allowing herself to fall into a deep sleep.

She was afraid-afraid that Jameson would eventually lay his hands on her.

So far, he had only held her and kissed her, but she couldn’t trust that the madman wouldn’t decide to take things further on a whim.

In the wee hours of the morning, the night sky turned dark and ominous as strong winds began to howl.

Jameson injected himself with adrenaline in the study. Emerging from the room, he dragged his weary body through the dimly lit corridor, where he froze upon spotting Remy leaning against a wall. He forced himself to suppress the rising lump in his throat and asked, “What’s up?”

shared the news that your location on Rose Island has been exposed. Ms. Alyssa’s family and Jasper are probably coming here right now. Mr. Justin has ordered me

at least spend the time he had left together. But Jasper and the others had found them much sooner than

teeth, he swallowed the blood rising in his mouth. “When

‘Just… Lyse?”

at yourself. Can you protect Alyssa? You don’t have many days left. Can you even still serve Mr. Justin?

was

He was just a burden to Justin now. So, he should just

to stay alert. His eyes gleamed

Justin wants, I’ll get her to him, even if it costs me my

‘That’s enough…”

“What?”

using the wall for support as he

inexplicable astonishment flashed in Remy’s eyes as he watched Jameson’s dying form walking