Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa and the others followed in the direction of Sean's passionate gaze. They found Tatiana standing alone under the dim
streetlight. Her hair fluttered in the night breeze, bristling against the tear stains on her face.
"Sean," she called out to Sean in a melancholic tone as tears streamed down her cheeks.
She was nearly enveloped by the darkness. It was a pitiful sight that was heartbreaking to watch.
Sean ran toward her without hesitation and hugged her with all his might. He maintained his composure, but his ragged
breathing betrayed him. "Why are you here at this hour? It's dangerous to be out alone at night."
"Sean, I'm waiting for your release. I missed you so." She cried harder, staining his shoulders with her tears.
She had been waiting before dusk, even calling Alyssa and Jasper for help at the same spot. She waited for Sean to be
released, no matter how long it'd take.
"Me too. I missed you like crazy." He felt sorry for her and gently wiped away her tears.
Then, he suddenly pressed against the small of her back. He lowered his gaze and kissed her passionately on her lips.
Alyssa broke into a smile upon seeing the couple reunited. She rubbed her swollen eyes and said,
"Mm. That's awesome."
Jasper held her by her wrist and whispered in her ear. "Lyse, I'll show you something more awesome when we're home tonight."
She buried herself deeper in his embrace and blushed at his flirtatious remark.
"Lyse, Jasper, get some rest at home. We'll head to Belbanks now. Keep in touch." Julien waved at them with a smile.
"Jul!" Alyssa no longer put on airs in front of Julien and addressed him by a nickname. "I have you to thank for today. Tell me,
how can I thank you?"
Julien blinked and cast a knowing glance at Jonah. Instead of being called "Jul", he'd rather Alyssa treat him like a brother-in-law.
Still, he couldn't bring the matter up as he didn't want to shock Alyssa. He merely replied, "I see Jonah's sister as mine as well.
It's what I should do for you. Don't sweat about it."

After Alyssa and Jasper headed back to their home in Solana City, Jonah and Julien returned to Belbanks with Sean and
Tatiana.
The first light of dawn was about to illuminate the boundless, velvety sky.