The moon slowly rose in the inky night sky.
When they were back at the manor, Jasper went to his study to do some work. Alyssa bathed alone and did some simple skincare. Without even blow-drying her hair, she stood on the balcony and let the breeze accompany her as she was lost in her thoughts.
In her mind, Justin's words kept replaying, and she sifted through his words carefully as if she were using a fine-tooth comb.
Justin was too much of a mystery.
In her opinion, she felt that she was adept at reading others. When Jameson was love-bombing her, no matter how attractive his personality or features were, she still saw through everything and tore his mask to shreds.
But from Justin, she couldn't sense a hint of animosity. Instead, he was gentle and charming, like a light spring breeze.
What truly caught her off guard was his willingness to try out the new drugs for Lauren's sake. Even if his intentions were not entirely noble, this gamble was a bit too risky.
Alyssa's brows were deeply furrowed as a million thoughts ran through her mind. "Justin, who are you?"
Suddenly, a passionate and tender embrace enveloped her from behind, his arms tightly circling her waist.
"My love, why didn't you blow dry your hair when I'm not around?"
Jasper suddenly appeared behind her. His sharp chin lay on her shoulder as his warm breath spread over her neck, reddening her skin. "What would I do if you caught a cold? If you're not feeling well, I would feel so sad."
"When did you come over? You scared me." Alyssa whispered. His teasing made her feel ticklish, and she squirmed in his arms like a kitten.
"A penny for your thoughts? You looked so preoccupied." Jasper kissed her earlobe.
"I was thinking of your brother." Alyssa was still absorbed in her thoughts, and carelessly, she blurted that out.
Jasper's heart plummeted from cloud nine to a thorny ravine. His gaze darkened, and his kissing turned to biting as if he was punishing her.
"Ah, it hurts... Ouch!"
Alyssa was roughly flipped around, and her chin was cupped in a strong grip. Her eyes were forced to meet his deep, inky ones. Her heart skipped a beat.
His gaze alone made her knees go weak, and she started shivering.
"Lyse, who did you say you were thinking of?" Jasper's chest heaved, and his hoarse voice made her shudder.
"Y-You know I didn't mean it that way... Ah!"
His fiery kiss attacked her lips, and his tongue wrested control over her.
Alyssa's tongue was completely subdued by Jasper, aching and numb. Tears squeezed out of the corner of her eyes as her back was propped against the balcony railing, unable to move at all.
She realized that Jasper was a little unhinged today, and she couldn't help but feel unnerved.
However, before she could delve deeper into her thoughts, his ravaging kiss addled her mind, making her head feel heavy. Her only piece of clothing, the rose-pink silk robe, slid down her smooth shoulders. It stopped at their waists, which were almost melded together.
Under the silvery moonlight, her pale, flawless body was like a tender flower bud blossoming in his passionate embrace.
Jasper's final thread of sanity snapped.
His calloused hands kneaded her left side while he took the right side into his mouth.
"No. I. I just bathed." Alyssa couldn't help but arch her neck as ecstasy and pain swirled inside her.
"Then bathe again, I'll help you."
Jasper held her waist. His white button-up was still neat and unwrinkled, but his pants already dropped to the floor.
Without another word, he eagerly merged his body with hers, bucking wildly and without restraint.
Alyssa's eyes were teary as her arms hooked around his neck. Her body convulsed again and again.
The cold night breeze skimmed across her exposed back, starkly contrasting the fiery heat of their lovemaking. It was exhilarating and torturing at the same time.
"Jas. Jasper. I'm cold."
Alyssa's body was damp with sweat, but her lips were quivering. She looked into his unbridled gaze with pleading eyes. "Let's go to the bed. To the bed, alright?"
"Are you still thinking about him? Are you going to think more about him? Hmm?" Jasper's eyes glowered at her, not even answering her.
He felt like he was going mad.