"What's on your mind?" Marcus broke the silence, gently nibbling on her ear.

Melissa didn't know how to answer his question.

It she told him the truth, a quarrel might break out.

And she didn't have the energy to quarrel with him. In the end, she just shook her head and said nothing.

Marcus seemed to sense that she was no longer as reluctant to be with him. He leaned over and started kissing her again, stirred on by desire. This time, Melissa was rather relaxed and cooperative. She even wrapped her arms around his neck and responded to him...