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."

he needed before he fidgeted with his hands and then turned, making his way back down the path we had come up, disappearing without another word. He was such a strange man,

room, thinking about everything that had happened. I wished

from beside me as I passed Lucas' door. I was surprised to see him, not having really had a conversation with him since earlier in the day when he decided

I had ever seen before. He was my mate, and regardless of my friendship with

a glare crossed his

want me. What is it you expect from me when

confused in so many

had me on wasn't enjoyable. Granted, I knew wasn't the easiest person to get a lot with but something had to give.

if something inside him snapped. "My problem? Perhaps you need to look at yourself,

all but spat as

with a look of disgust, I decided not to play whatever sick fucking game

kturned

I was snatched back by my

searching for something he couldn't find. "You leave when