A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

The darkness still enveloped the car, a silent witness to the moments just passed. Their breaths, once ragged, now found a tranquil rhythm, as both Marcus and Melissa found solace in the quiet.

Words were unnecessary between them. Despite having Matthew and sharing intimacy before, the confines of the car were a frst for them. The adventure had been thrilling, yet in its wake, an awkward silence took hold.

Marcus’ voice, rough from the night's escapades, broke the silence.

“I'l go and take a quick smoke, and then we'll go home!” Melissa's response was terse. “ALL right.” ‘s Her words belied her true feelings, coming out more like a sigh than speech.

Marcus cast a glance back at her.

her

the task with a finesse that belied his masculine hands, buttoning

“Your fingers seem quite adept.” “Didn't you enjoy them?” Marcus retorted, his smile barely visible in the dim light as he cracked the window open and

glow briefly illuminated his features, highlighting the handsome contours of his face that Melissa had once

shame washed over her. The complexity of their relationship was

of Melissa in the car, took a few quick drags of his cigarette

pausing to offer a gentle reminder over his shoulder. “Just stay in the back seat. Tidy up a bit. Let's not give anyone anything to talk about” Melissa, her cheeks warming at his words, could only nod,

seat, casting a quick glance at

hour since he and Melissa had retreated to the car for

time together lingered sweetly in his mind, leaving him yearning for more. If circumstances had been different, he wouldn't have parted from Melissa so swiftly. After all, satisfaction didn't come