Marcus’ gaze bore into her, a penetrating intensity causing Millie to avert her eyes, traversing past him without daring to meet his gaze.

Upon entering the room, Marcus gently but deliberately closed the distance from behind, his presence exerting an intangible pressure on Millie.

“Did my ardor prove overwhelming?”

Clutching her lips together, Millie pivoted. The fact that he had overheard her confession took her aback. His auditory acumen was indeed impressive.

“I enunciated those words to perturb Bria.”

“Your declaration conceals a glint of conviction.”

chiseled form before her, Millie promptly shook

“Absolutely not.”

statements, an air of uncertainty

was as though she would share

superior, I find it untenable to tolerate her aggression towards me. If she targets me

did I

proximity intensifying, his robust frame casting

the

on the

elapsed since Millie’s

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