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.

was blushed. A sweetsmelling lady was glued to his chest; it was undeniably

you’re my boyfriend, not my

difference? Are you saying there’s a chance for someone else if I don’t behave?” Silas’ warm breath tickled her ear as he

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

“I dare you, Rosie.”

fervently, parting her lips with his tongue, and

embarrassment. Though she considered pushing him away, Silas’ passionate

her gaze, her fingers trembling as they curled around

tongues danced together

can’t think about

a jest, Silas couldn’t shake off

he watched the intimacy between Jasper and Alyssa, or the flirtatious

haunted

He was unwilling to be away from her for