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 was

your choice." Jameson picked up the black pill and pocketed the others, just in case Jasper had any other

“Just this one then.

you're not willing to anyway." "Give me all of them!"

He had no hesitation.

do what

let Lyse go." He knew from

hurt Alyssa—or worse, force

complied, the more time he bought for

were already on

were poison, he would

helper showed

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

looked down, the pills cold

Seconds ticked by.

as Jameson opened his mouth to mock him, Jasper threw back his head and swallowed all three

Alyssa's fingers twitched at that moment, her lashes fluttering though she remained

Jameson's pupils dilated.

one could anticipate the reaction or outcome of the medication Justin