Chapter 61

Jeremy silently looked at Melody after he finished speaking. Melody didn't react at first. Instead, she remained sitting on the ground as she looked up at him. The collar of his loungewear was slightly loose and revealed faint red marks on his collarbone—they were the marks she had left. No one knew who had been more caught up in the moment, but Melody knew he must be covered with traces all over. It was the first time for both of them—clumsy, yet deeply intense. They were both driven by instinct. Jeremy was far from the untouchable figure he seemed on the surface. He was possessive, and even a little reckless. Just thinking about the whispered words in her ear made Melody's heart race and her face burn. She softly answered, "I don't want anything." She had never expected anything from being with him. Jeremy's brows furrowed slightly. He seemed to be deep in thought, but no one could tell what he was thinking. He silently stared at Melody for a long moment before speaking, "If