Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa waved dismissively. "If I take the hotel, it would definitely strain your relationship with your father. I wouldn't want that on my conscience."

Jasper ran a hand over her head, torn between amusement and exasperation.

"Any news from Silas? Did he meet Rose yet?" Alyssa's voice bubbled with excitement. "Don't tell me they succumbed to their desires and got busy with some 'adult activities.'" She squirmed playfully in his arms.

Jasper, however, took her inappropriate thoughts seriously. "In broad daylight? Highly unlikely. Besides, it's Silas' first date. Doubt he'd be that... bold, would he?"

"Oh, Silas is plenty daring," Alyssa countered. "It's that stuffy prosecutor uniform that's holding back his wild side."

With a playful grin, she flipped them over, pinning him beneath her. Her fingertip teased his Adam's apple. "Besides, who says broad daylight matters? As long as a guy knows his surroundings when he's turned on, right? Can men even tell time down there?"

Jasper swallowed hard, his gaze deepening. Deeply smitten, he interpreted Alyssa's words as a clear invitation. His hand, seemingly of its own accord, began a slow ascent up her thigh.

The burgeoning sexual tension was abruptly shattered by the shrill ring of Alyssa's phone.

She answered, draping her arm around his neck. "Silas, finally! Did you meet Rose?"

come outside.

of Heightsnew Villa, hand-in-hand, their eyes widened in shock at the sight

the scorching sun, Silas tenderly held Rose close, their lips meeting in a fervent kiss, oblivious

contain her excitement and let out a joyful

moment. Rose, flushed crimson,

excitement, Jasper gave it a

help it! A new sister-in-law!" Alyssa squealed as

He strolled toward them, hand in hand

her." He turned to Rose, his gaze lingering with affection. "This is your brand

"I-I'm not quite

reporting for duty!" she declared

to respond, said, "Hello, my dearest sister-in-law, and congratulations, Silas! Lyse and I will be eagerly awaiting our wedding

at Jasper in approval. "You're quite the

found himself growing

flustered, couldn't lift her gaze. "Madam, please, stop