Can’t Win Me Back

The bar was alive with striking lights and thundering music, and the air was thick with the scent of tobacco and alcohol. The atmosphere was one of moral decay-corrupt, degrading, and vile.

"Where's Julien?" Jonah's voice cut through the noise, his tone icy and sharp.

When Jonah stepped inside, the eyes of several men turned toward him, their gazes filled with illicit intent.

"Why, hello there. Are you here alone? Are you feeling lonely?"

A sexy man sauntered over, draping himself over Jonah's shoulders. He let his hands linger with a playful squeeze. "If you're bored, I'd be happy to keep you company."

Jonah's expression darkened. His hands trembled, veins bulging with barely contained rage.

Suddenly, Evan burst through the crowd, his face twisting in alarm at the sight of Jonah surrounded by a swarm of predatory men.

Evan yelled, "Don't touch him!"

A heavy thump reverberated through the room. Gasps erupted as people scrambled back.

lay crumpled on the floor, groaning in pain. Jonah

in relief. It was okay for Jonah to brawl so long as his actions were morally justifiable. "Where's Julien?" Jonah repeated, stepping

eyes already

presence

him go, his mind whirring. Jonah was

on demure. He wouldn't be caught dead in a place like

with Blake made him feel safe and content, leading Evan to believe he sought a

to Blake, Julien

he wasn't so sure. Jonah was undeniably in love with Julien, and it wasn't just about his looks anymore. He loved the whole package, the flaws,

buttons undone, his sculpted collarbone and a hint of pale skin were

hungry gleam in his eyes. "I noticed you the moment I

his cheek to the man, he deliberately displayed his scar. "And

startled the man, his eyes widening in surprise. But the shock quickly gave way to something else, something akin to awe. He reached out, his touch gentle, and whispered, " You're mesmerizing... To me, you

hopped onto a bench, and leaped onto the stage, where a half-naked pole dancer swayed to

grinding to the music with a reckless abandon that made the crowd's eyes lock onto