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.

hugged Rose rightly by her waist. Her face was blushed. A sweetsmelling lady was glued to his chest; it was undeniably

my boyfriend, not

for someone else if I don’t behave?” Silas’ warm breath

tilting her chin up. “We’ll see about that, mister.

“I dare you, Rosie.”

in and kissed Rose fervently, parting her lips with his tongue, and enveloping her in his

was taken aback and flushed with embarrassment. Though she considered pushing him away,

fingers trembling as they curled around

tug, their tongues danced together

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

as a jest, Silas couldn’t shake off the possessive fury burning

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

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

her intensely, feeling addicted to her presence. He was unwilling to be away from her for even one second. As Silas