Jacob and her relationship is unstable!
But Vivienne is unable to let go. She is compelled to stay by the heat of love and the appeal of intimacy.
Although she is independent and tough, her desire for Jacob is what keeps her going through life. Jacob acknowledges that he’s not good for Vivienne, but she doesn’t seem to care. Jacob might also give her a hint about his troubled background if she can break down the wall that surrounds his heart.
"Vivienne desired only that Jacob would express his feelings. She knew better than to believe his claims that it was all sexual or just a physical enjoyment for him. She noticed more behind those blue eyes of his while she was overcome with passion.
Simply put, she wasn’t sure what to label it. Although Jacob had admitted to enjoying himself, he had not disclosed that it had been romantic in nature. But it was obvious because of the fire in his eyes and the way his heart beat during private moments. He wasn’t as icy as he wanted her to think.