[Atticus’ POV]
I lean forward and press my lips against Tabitha’s as she remains quiet. If only she knew how f*****g badly I wanted to take her right here and now because of what I had seen her doing with another.
Never in my life had I felt this f*****g possessive over someone, and it was beginning to drive me mad.
“Get some sleep,” I murmur, pulling away and brushing her cheek. “You’re going to need your energy for when I get my hands on you.”
“What about you?” She whispers, clearly feeling the same draw as me. “What will you do?”
“Help that bastard Anthony settle in,” I smirk.
Nodding, she gives me one last look before heading into the room and closing the door so that I’m left alone in the hall.
For a moment, I don’t move as I debate whether or not I really need to go down and d
