Chapter 8

Alyssa sulked, her fingers tracing circles on his chest. "I get it. But it kills me knowing she's about to be your wife, while I'm just your secret." Terrence's expression softened as he heard her fragile tone, and he pinched her cheek. "You're such a jealous little thing. I let you into my house. What more do you want? Listen. Marriage won't change a thing. You'll still have me. Anything Thea gets, you'll get, too." Only then did Alyssa's smile return. "Then, promise you'll stay with me until the wedding." Terrence hesitated. The desperation in her gaze wore him down. "Alright," he replied. A spark lit in Alyssa's eyes. She pressed closer, her lips grazing his ear as she murmured, "And right now, I want all of you." Terrence's gaze turned predatory. He seized her waist, dragging her against him until they were knotted together again. A bolt of lightning flashed outside, illuminating Thea's ashen face as she stood outside the door. She clamped a hand over her mouth, smothering