Can’t Win Me Back

Dinnertime arrived, and the four of them were famished. To celebrate Silas and Rose’s newfound romance, they decided to visit Belbanks’ most renowned local restaurant.

Jasper took the wheel while Alyssa sat next to him in the front passenger seat.

They allowed Silas and Rose to claim the backseat. After all, they just got together. It was understandable that they would be all over each other.

Alyssa and Jasper, however, couldn’t help but avoid the rearview mirror. The only sounds reaching them were occasional smacks.

“Ouch, Rosie,” Silas winced, rubbing his hand. “Can you be a little lighter? I am your husband, you know.” His playful tone made it clear he wasn’t bothered by their audience.

Despite the playful pain, his affection was evident.

“Whose permission did you think you had to let your hands wander like that?

Quite bold of you, isn’t it?”

Silas tightened his embrace around Rose’s waist, sending a warm flush creeping up her cheeks. As Rose nestled against his chest, a wave of captivation washed over him, deeper than before.

waist. Her face was blushed. A

my boyfriend, not

for someone else if

see about that, mister. It might not be you if you keep this

“I dare you, Rosie.”

lips with his

with embarrassment. Though she considered pushing him

her fingers trembling as they curled around his

tongues danced together with

whispered in her ear, “You can’t think about anyone else. It’s only

a jest, Silas couldn’t shake off

sting of jealousy that Silas felt as he watched the intimacy between Jasper and Alyssa, or the flirtatious exchanges between Jonah

his dreams, Rose’s face haunted him, turning his desires into

won her heart and tasted the sweetness of their relationship, he yearned for her intensely, feeling addicted to her presence. He was unwilling to be away from her for even one second. As Silas