Elena - POV

"Enough," I hissed in frustration. "Jake, I need some time to think about this. Can't you see that, Silas?" Silas shot an indignant glance at Jake, but when he looked at me, Silas's gaze was full of hurt. With this, Silas marched out of the room.

"Thank you, Elena; I'll wait for your response." As I processed Jake's words, he gently kissed my forehead. After Jake departed, only Janice and I remained.

"Are you sure, Ms. Hayes, that you want to reconcile your differences with ...