Chapter 54 There's no turning back

Mellisa felt her skin heat up and her heart race as Maxwell's arms held her close. His voice was husky with emotion as he murmured, "Tell me Mellisa, don't you want me to hold you like this?"

She was completely taken aback by the feelings that were coursing through her. She had never been this close to a man before and was at a loss for words. "I-I don't know what to say...I'm not used to all these things," she replied honestly.

Maxwell gently cupped her shoulder and turned her to face him. He looked into her eyes and asked, "Mellisa, I know that you are new to these things, but tell me honestly, what do you feel when I'm closer to you?" He moved closer, closing the gap between them.