Regaining her senses, Melissa felt a mixture of embarrassment and anger. She hastily wrapped herself in the bed sheet and spat, "Marcus, you jerk."

Marcus' eyes betrayed no emotion.

Touching his cheek, he spoke slowly. "I haven't been slapped since childhood, let alone by a woman. Melissa, how many times have you slapped me so far?"

Melissa attempted to rise and speak, but he pushed her back down.

Their positions were awkward, yet he showed no embarrassment.