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.

her waist. Her face was blushed. A sweetsmelling lady was glued to his chest;

you’re my boyfriend, not my

there’s a chance for someone else if I don’t behave?” Silas’ warm breath tickled

up. “We’ll see about that, mister. It might not be you if you keep

“I dare you, Rosie.”

lips with his tongue, and enveloping her

considered pushing him

fingers trembling as they

soft tug, their tongues danced

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

meant as 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 and

dreams, Rose’s face haunted him,

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 and Rose kissed passionately, Alyssa and Jasper remained silent, not daring to turn their