Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper wanted to console Alyssa but found himself at a loss for words. So, he remained silent.

"Disappointed, aren't you?" Alyssa sniffled as she smiled bitterly.

"Not at all."

Perhaps he had been expecting too much.

As a woman, she was intelligent, capable, and a strategist for victory. Beyond that, she boldly stepped forward to fight against the dark forces. She was strong and perfect as she was why should he expect her to be anything more? Yet, seeing Alyssa's vulnerable side unsettled him. Something tugged at his heartstrings, a deep ache he couldn't ignore.

"I found it! I found Ms. Altman's cell phone!"

With more manpower and better visibility as the sun rose, it didn't take long to locate Amber's bloodied phone.

"Ambs..."

Alyssa's face drained of color as terror gripped her at the sight of the bloodstained device.

Jasper, on the other hand, remained composed. He tried powering on the phone, and to their surprise, it turned on.

"What's the password?" Jasper asked gently, his voice steady as his gaze met Alyssa's tear-filled eyes.

With trembling hands, Alyssa took the phone and entered Axel's birthdate. The screen unlocked instantly.

photo album, they found images of

of unexpected events, had saved a copy of the documents on

Jasper leaned in, his head close to Alyssa's

proficient in Grunslandish, they read through

shoulders. Unfortunately, his lack of Grunslandish skills rendered the text incomprehensible to

organization behind the human drug experiments.

fiery gaze locked with

Millenium. Jameson probably

interjected, his voice anxious, "was Amber being hunted because

the phone tightened, her expression sharpening. "If she

proves

RC's representative in Cyrriso

en

against RC. Now that Jameson and his men are dead, who else would

The atmosphere grew tense.

Sheryl. They were the only ones wary of

face betrayed no emotion, but his bloodshot eyes burned

bastard!" Landon roared, clenching his

herself to think clearly. "Why would Amber call me at such a critical moment? She's the type to face danger alone, even if it means risking her life. She wouldn't drag others

thoughts. "You and

heart skipped a beat, but she pressed on. "If