"Why are you this quiet? You know this is why I hate it whenever we talk about that heartless alpha, or whenever you go where he is like you did today, seeing him again," Eryx says, his voice thick with frustration and jealousy. "It's always like… you want to go back to him or something."
"Don't start," Jess replies, his eyes fixed out the window. "I've got so many things going on in my life right now. And when I'm quiet, it doesn't mean I'm thinking about Tanner," he adds flatly.
Eryx pulls the car to a stop. He exhales and turns toward Jess. "I'm sorry, babe." His tone softens as he reaches out, pulling Jess into a gentle hold. "I just can't help it… I really love you. And the thought of you thinking about your ex, even just for a second, it eats at me. I know I shouldn't feel that way, but it happens. I'm sorry."
