Cephus’ POV

Chapter 78

Cephus’ POV

“You don’t have to stick up for me. I can do that myself. I mean, you’re the one who was just holding me by the throat, after all,” she growls, pushing the food away that had been placed in front of her.

I feel myself growing feral with every word that slips from her mouth. She’s mouthy, she’s sinfully sweet, and she’s extremely dangerous to my sanity.

I frown at her but continue on with my meal. I won’t waste my food simply because she doesn’t like hers. She’s not in control.

I think about telling her more about my mother and father, about what happened to my mother, but I don’t.

I know it might make her understand me more, but I feel like if she understands me more, she won’t fear me. Once the fear is gone, I have nothing to use against her.

Time passes as I finish my meal, and she sits there with her food untouched—what a waste.

The server comes and removes our plates without a word said. I leave the money on the table and stand, pulling Katie to her feet.