Despite Marcus not taking her, a sense of embarrassment washed over her.

It made her more embarrassed.

She experienced pleasure that he gave her, yet she hesitated to meet his gaze. Turning her face away, her red nose pressed against the pillow as she took a soft breath.

“Did you ever love me?"

Marcus persistently caressed her. As arousal heightened, he whispered in her ear, repeatedly asking, his breath uneven. If she didn't respond, he would escalate, though he refrained from truly engaging with her.