Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper stared at those three pills in shock.

The coldness of the unknown surged and stirred within his chest.

Jameson was a schemer, a man who thrived on manipulation.

Every word he spoke could be part of an elaborate ploy.

Maybe these pills were poison, a way to kill him without the mess of bloodshed.

"Tf I take all of them, will you let Lyse go?" Jasper's voice cracked, hoarse with pain.

Jameson chuckled nonchalantly.

"Of course." "Did you think that I would believe you? Show yourself or get those lapdogs of yours to come at me if you want me dead.

Let's fight face-to-face.

If not, you might as well just shoot me." Jasper then slammed his fist into the glass and added, "Don't use such a vicious tactic.

I won't fall for it!" "Choose between the two," Jameson said, his grin widening.

not you, it'll

Jasper." Jasper's heart

touch Lyse! "It looks like you've made your choice." Jameson picked up the black pill and

“Just this one then.

I don't want to force you into doing something you're not willing to anyway." "Give me all of them!" Jasper demanded,

He had no hesitation.

what you

from the start that

might push Jameson to hurt Alyssa—or worse, force her to take something

the more time he bought for Jonah and the others to save

were already on

he would

that female helper showed up before Jasper with the

prove it to me," Jameson demanded, excitement flickering behind

pills cold

Seconds ticked by.

his mouth to mock him, Jasper threw back his head and

were connected, Alyssa's fingers twitched at that moment, her lashes fluttering though

Jameson's pupils dilated.

the reaction or