Can’t Win Me Back

The moment Alyssa's eyes met Jasper's, her heart skipped a beat.

Her thoughts tangled in a whirlwind, like a ball of yarn unraveled in haste.

How long had he been waiting there? Had he been here all night? She couldn't tear her gaze away from his captivating, reddened eyes.

Tears threatened to spill, and her heart ached.

And just then, she was reminded of the scene at the orphanage the day before—how Jasper had held Sheryl tightly in his arms under that tree.

Alyssa's frail body trembled.

She shifted her gaze away from his face, feeling a tightness in her throat.

In this life, she had faced some incredibly trying times.

During her time with Doctors Without Borders, she endured some of her harshest moments—starvation, freezing cold, and over ten days without a shower.

Yet, even in those circumstances, she never felt completely defeated.

But now, in front of Jasper, she was on the verge of breaking down.

Just as she was about to shut the door, Jasper shot to his feet and charged forward.

Alyssa nearly slammed the door shut on his hand as he slipped it through the gap and grabbed the doorframe.

"What...

What are you doing?" Alyssa's eyes remained fixed downward, unable to meet his gaze.

But she could still feel the weight of his intense, unyielding stare.

Jasper lowered his head, his breath warm as it brushed against her reddened nose.

and fell with each deep

I already told my secretary I don't want to

a slight tremor in her voice,

I'm exhausted.

going back to bed—" "Why are you up so early if you're tired?"

voice, he stated, "I remember that you've never been one

to work out." "It's not like my

I just want to be lazy." Alyssa shrugged, the corners of her lips curling into a

only time I'd ever sleep

But whatever...

a trivial thing? It's all in the

me anymore."

back to when

been inseparable—especially in the mornings after nights

sleepy kitten, unwilling to leave due

down too much by

too captivated

single night when he would

time, he would empty himself, fill her up, and eat her

him to

still hurt?" Jasper queried in a raspy

an incomprehensible look in his

none of your

my matters are none of your business from now on." Alyssa was well aware that most men wouldn't be able to

situation was too

really broke her

this moment, she truly didn't want

such, she mustered up her

Beckett, since you already have someone new, do not come

Please leave.