Can’t Win Me Back

Rose’s body stiffened, feeling as though a sharp ice blade had pierced her heart, plunging her into agony.

“Okay,” she complied, her trembling hand slipping into the pocket of her coat.

Slowly, she extracted the badge, gripping it tightly in her palm, then turned around.

At that moment, Silas gazed at her gloomily, extending his hand toward her.

Rose pressed her lips together into a thin line as she placed the badge in his palm. Just as she attempted to retract her hand, Silas seized it, pulling her forcefully into his embrace.

Caught off guard, Rose collided with Silas’ chest. He couldn’t resist holding the small of her back, sealing her lips fiercely with a fiery kiss. Deepening the embrace, a sense of possessiveness lingered between their entwined lips.

Rose’s thoughts scattered, and her mind seemingly zapped. She responded to his passion, wrapping her arms around him and returning the kiss with equal fervor.

chin gently with his fingertips as he smiled. “You were so pale earlier. Did I frighten you? Were you afraid I was truly going to leave? That I

her eyes. “When did you become so confident? Did you learn from

affectionately and helplessly, enveloping her in his

to me. You’re the one I want in

that moment, Silas’ unwavering determination shattered

“Rosie, be my girlfriend.”

“Let me be the one to love you, to cherish you, to hold you safe. Let me

give me a

out of romantic things to say. These few sentences marked

emotions within her. With tears flowing down her face, she

that, Silas’ world lit up. He tenderly stroked her nape once more before pulling her into a deep,