The happiness she wanted

Tabitha's eyes remained closed even as Silas moved his hand to touch her lips with his finger. He stayed in that position, gazing at Tabitha's face with undisguised desire. The soft sensation in his finger fueled an overwhelming temptation as he continued to caress her lips.

Silas longed to have all of Tabitha to himself again, just like that night.

“Why aren't you kissing her?” Kevin inquired, puzzled by Silas's prolonged stare.

“She said she didn't want me to kiss her. I don't want to anger her or make it seem like I'm forcing her,” Silas replied to his wolf.

“She wants it, Silas. Can't you see? Her eyes are closed, and her face is pointing directly at you,” Kevin tried to explain, attempting to persuade Silas, but Silas stood his ground.

It wasn't that Silas didn't want to take Tabitha's lips right there and then, but he didn't want it to come at the cost of something he wouldn't want, like Tabitha getting angry with him or feeling forced to kiss.