Having spent two days in the hospital since Matthew fell ll, Melissa was exhausted and really wasn't up for an argument. Finally, she replied with a hint of resignation, “Fine. If you insist on staying, then I'll come back ‘tomorrow morning to take over.” It seemed like the only reasonable option to Melissa at that moment.

Marcus continued to gaze at her intensely, yet remained silent.

Melissa looked down, ready to gather her belongings, when suddenly Marcus caught her wrist... In an instant, she was in Marcus’ embrace.

Through his coat, she could distinctly feel the rhythm of Marcus’ heartbeat.

Melissa was taken by surprise, completely thrown off balance.

anticipated Marcus cornering her like this. After a brief moment of shock, she tried to pull away, but

against her ear, causing

thinking anything! Let go of me, right now.” Yet, Marcus didn't release her. He

cheeks turn a deep shade

voice shook with anger as she demanded, “What are you trying to do, Marcus?” Being under Marcus’ control made Melissa lose

sounded more like a plea than a

waist, tenderly caressed her face with

felt too self-conscious to do so. After a tense

tried to resist, but Marcus

held her chin, making her face him as he continued to ki*s

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