“Why are you this close, love? Are you not worried I might take advantage of the moment?”

Millie’s face, nestled into the crook of his neck, refused to meet his gaze. In a voice that was half petulant and half shy, she whispered, “Well, it’s that time of the month for me, so you really can’t.”

She had been so upset with Marcus earlier; the excuse had slipped her mind until now.

He recognized her evasion, but he wasn’t really trying to push boundaries. Marcus mostly wanted to tease her a bit; she was so adorably hesitant about certain things.

She had a physique that could rival any model’s; how was he supposed to keep his hands to himself?

Millie shifted slightly, her voice trembling with a mixture of anxiety and curiosity. “Marcus, can I ask you something?”

“Shoot.”

“Do you believe in ghosts?”

She’d always leaned towards science, but recent events had thrown her convictions. The eeriness of what she had witnessed left her rattled.

broached this topic before, but it didn’t matter

her backside. “What’s your

L A ‘s L I B R A R

“I asked you first. Don’t flip

place with its own mysteries. I mean, consider all the wealthy homes

to him; she clung to him for a mix of comfort and

genuinely believe what he said about the symbols. To him, it felt more like a trend among

at his words, her fears

gentle kiss to her forehead, marveling at

noticed Marcus’s soft kiss; her fear

“Could you please

need a bit of fresh air, don’t

on, we’re fine. Please,

voice held a gentle

smile crept across his face, realizing how spooked she

against him stirred a warmth in

remember? Still healing up. Would you mind doing it?” he asked, hoping she might

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