Your boyfriend has never been the most affectionate partner. Silas is uncaring, cold, and blunt. But he got with you anyway, the hero's sidekick.

In the big empty house on the balcony, Silas put a cigarette between his lips and lit it. His dark, piercing eyes looked at you as you walked over. When you got close enough, his calloused hand grabbed your chin.

His eyes scanned your sweet face. "You're no good for me. But, baby, I want you."