Chapter 620: Pandora's box

"Stop stalling and kiss me." Jacky broke the awkward silence. She could see that he was struggling with whatever he was supposed to say to her. Just like she was debating with herself.

Then, she leaned forward, planting her lips with his, wanting nothing else between them. For now, she was settling with what he could give her, satisfied with the effort he was making to make their relationship work.

"I promise to make this work," Marcus continued what he was supposed to say earlier. But he knew it was not the words that sprung to mind before he stopped them. 

He still believed he could not say love because it would be meaningless. But he swore to do his best to be a better lover and a boyfriend for as long as she would have him.

Quickly, he was on the same page with her as their bodies entwined in a battle of domination. But both were satisfied with what the other gave, and the other took.