Chapter 121: Terrible Liar
But just as suddenly, the memories vanished, leaving Mirian feeling disoriented and confused.
And then, reality struck her that she was kissing another man, cheating on Detroit.
Despite what she was feeling, despite loving how Marcus’s lips moved against her, how his strong arms held her protectively, she pushed against Marcus’s chest, trying to break free from the kiss.
"Stop," she whispered, her voice shaking.
Marcus’s lips lingered on hers for a moment before he pulled back. Mirian’s face flushed with desire, guilt, and embarrassment as she took a step back, trying to put some distance between them.
"I...I’m sorry," she stuttered, her eyes avoiding Marcus’s. "I shouldn’t have...this shouldn’t have happened."
Marcus’s expression was unreadable, but his voice was low and husky. "Why did you kiss me back, Mirian?" he asked, his words sending a shiver down her spine. "Isn’t it because you want it too?" He stepped forward, saying, "You like me as much as I like you, isn’t that why?"
Mirian swallowed, her cheeks heating up with shame. She couldn’t deny the spark she felt when Marcus kissed her, but she couldn’t admit it either, not when there was Detroit.
"No," she whispered, trying to sound convincing. "I was just...caught off guard."