And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 0351

"Silas-" I whispered again, only for him to shake his head no.

"It's time to get you home, Cassie. Tonight didn't turn out the way I expected, but under no circumstances will I be like other men. You're a treasure to be loved and not a prize to be won. That was never my intention."

It was gentlemanly for him to say what he did, and he took my hand, pulling me towards the brush and back out onto the cobblestone road. I couldn't help but wonder what would or could have happened had Inanna not come and interrupted us.

"I had fun tonight," I admitted glancing at him as we reached the garden by where I was staying. "We should do it again sometime."

Silas chuckled as he nodded his head, pushing his hands into his front pockets. "I'd like that, but perhaps next time, something slightly different for fun."

"Yeah, maybe." I laughed as I swayed from foot to foot, trying to hide the awkwardness I felt. "I will leave it up to you to surprise me, though."

"Me." He chuckled as his eyes went wide. "Do you like my surprises then?"

"I do."

the path we had come up, disappearing without

thinking about everything that had happened. I wished my night wasn't over, but of course,

a cold voice said from beside me as I passed Lucas' door. I was surprised to see him, not having really had a conversation

issue was, but the cold glare he gave me wasn't like anything I had ever

as I did, a glare crossed his face I hadn't expected.

had me and then didn't want me.

confused in so many

to get a

head. His hand pressed against the door frame as if something inside him snapped. "My problem? Perhaps

he all but spat as he

about but with a look of disgust, I decided not to play whatever sick

moment kturned away

snatched

his chest. His dark eyes loomed down at me as if he was searching for something he couldn't find. "You leave when tell you to leave, Cassie. I'm far from over