Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper)
Chapter 2012

Axel clutched Amber's hands as they fled down the luxurious corridor with dangers lurking at every corner. Running with a woman in tow did not affect his efficacy at all. He gunned down each man who ran after them with precision.

A man suddenly jumped them from the left before Axel had the time to turn around. Amber, in his defense, aimed her hairpin at the man's throat and slit it. Blood splattered around, tainting her dress. Axel stared squarely at her, his heart hammering against his ribs. The affection in his gaze intensified.

"Phew. That was close." She wiped away the sweat on her cheek, only to paint it with blood. She looked exceptionally gorgeous despite the mess.

The killers skulked and scrambled across the villa, hunting relentlessly for Axel and Amber. Having no way of escaping, Amber hid in a warehouse filled with miscellaneous items that she stumbled upon. They locked the door behind them and fortified it with some racks.

"Axel, I'm afraid I can't leave with you." Amber had to go against her heart and come to a decision. "I'll stay here to distract them. I'm sure escaping from here is a cakewalk for you with your skills. If we stay together, Jameson Schmidt's men will only act more ruthlessly. We'll lose our lives here."

"Are you that reluctant to die with me?" he questioned with an arched brow, refusing to let go of her hand.

"Yeah, I don't want to." Without hesitation, she turned her blood-stained face away from him. "I have unfinished business. No way I'm dying today!"

Eyes colored with affection, Axel swallowed hard and pressed her against the wall. He kissed her on the lips, making her heart flutter. She hurriedly covered his mouth, yet the desire lingered in his eyes. "Don't. I'm filthy," she protested through tears.

Her shoulders trembled softly. She loved him too much and wanted the best for him. She hoped that he would date a perfect woman instead of a sullied and damaged woman like her.

Overcome with heartache, Axel teared up and forcefully removed her hand that covered his mouth. He rasped, "I'll kill anyone who dares call you dirty."

He showered her with passionate and possessive kisses, their breaths mingling as their tongues danced together.

She stared into his tender eyes and fell for him again. She regarded this kiss as her first. Now, she could die without regrets.

After some kissing, they parted, gasping for breath. Glistening threads of saliva hung from their swollen lips.

Blushing, she slipped something into his hand.

"Hm? Is this some keepsake for me?" He lifted a brow and opened his palm. He appeared surprised at the sight of the blue pills. "What are these?"

"These are the drugs that the man was talking about-the common drugs that he exported for Jameson Schmidt." She cast a blazing gaze on him. "I found these pills on him. You must get out alive and hand these pills to Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett. Get them to look into these pills-best if they could locate the source of origin. You also need to tell them about Jameson's secret experiments on the drug addicts!" "Amber..." His breath caught. He tightened his grip on her waist.

"I've been gathering intelligence by Jameson's side. There are two more things-" She sensed his desire to interject, but the urgency of the situation outweighed the romance. "Firstly, Jameson is in cahoots with Aidan Lovelace. Secondly, look out for Nicholas Novak the police chief. He's Jameson's pawn!"

She spoke hurriedly as if this was the last time they would see each other. Suddenly, they detected the acrid scent of burning.

"Damn it! The villa is on fire!" She widened her eyes in shock as she peered out the window. The flames licked the sky menacingly, dancing like a devil and threatening to swallow them all.

"Hah. Seems your ideals were too lofty." The rising heat did not faze Axel. He comforted Amber by stroking her nape. He explained, "You were Jameson's bait for me from the start. He never intended to rescue you. All he wanted was for us to die together!"

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