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CHAPTER 40

Author: Sidgal
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-27 11:07:06

The sun was rising on a new day. Marc and I had woken a bit earlier to engage in a little personal before the sun came up. I had woken first and I wanted him so I made a fuss until her woke. We had a good time and now we just lay under the sheets, together.

It was while I lay in the quiet aftermath, my body still tingling from the warmth of Marcus beside me that an emotional weight pressed down on my chest heavier than any physical exhaustion. His arm was draped over me, hand tracing soft, lazy circles on my back, and I should have felt safe, comforted, loved—but all I felt was this gnawing guilt, a pit of shame twisting inside me.

Marcus hummed softly, leaning his head against mine, his breath warm against my temple. He obviously had a good time and so did I, but the suddenly feeling of intense guilt had me down.

“Hey,” he murmured, his fingers never stopping their gentle path. “You’re quiet. What’s wrong?”

I forced a shaky breath and turned slightly, facing him. His eyes filled wit
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