A MADMAN'S OBSESSION
He was treading on unfamiliar ground, and he wasn't sure how she would react to his confession.
Marceline met his gaze, her expression serious and unyielding. "What are you talking about?" she demanded, her voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling within her. "I trust you. That's why I had sex with you. I don't do one-night stands."
Her feisty response caught Zandrei off guard, and he found himself laughing softly, a sound filled with admiration and affection. He leaned in, his forehead resting against hers, while their breaths mingled in the small space between them.