Chapter 25

• He bit her lower lip hard. She struggled to push him away, but his firm grip on her neck allowed him to maintain the perfect angle for his forceful kiss. Savoring her trembling lips, he gave a gentle squeeze to her buttocks, eliciting a soft moan from her. He hesitated to release her, but the approaching footsteps compelled him. "Cover yourself," he ordered, turning to see Silas approaching.
• "Silas, what are you doing here?" Wyatt scrutinized him.
• "Wyatt, we found the bodies,” Silas said, glancing at Hazel before returning his gaze to Wyatt. There was visible stress in Silas's demeanor, and Wyatt needed to feign concern to uncover Silas's true intentions. Silas appeared agitated, and Wyatt stepped forward, blocking his view of Hazel.