Chapter 81. Marry Me, Rissa

"No, Rissa, that was far from the truth, and you know it. You were in the moment as much as I was," he said.

"I could be faking it," she said defiantly

"Na, darling, not even you could be that good an actress. You were as aroused as I was, sweetheart, if not more. What would it take to admit that you want me as much as I want you?" Bernard asked with an earnest look as his mood changed swiftly from playful to serious again. He moved toward her with a predatory gaze.

Marissa refused to back down, giving him the pleasure of squirming or moving back "I don't……"

He closed his mouth over hers in a possessive kiss. She stood rigidly for a moment, refusing to give him a reaction or the satisfaction of struggling. Bernard held her shoulders gently, caressing them as he angled his head to deepen the kiss. He groaned into her mouth as he cupped her behind to draw her closer to him.

"No, no, no. I have to show him that I am indifferent." Her tongue darted out o