The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1586

Ellinor quirked a brow as a smirk played on her lips. “What are you so pleased about?”

Marcus met her gaze. “I’m pleased to accept your indifference.”

Ellinor squinted slightly. “I’m indifferent because I remember who you used to be, the experiences we had together, and the emotions we shared. Why are you so pleased to accept me? Don’t you remember me at all? Are you so easily taken in by a woman you’ve just met?”

Marcus didn’t shy away from her probing gaze; his eyes were steady and sly. “Can I say my reasons are similar to yours?”

Ellinor was puzzled. “Similar how?”

Marcus tilted his chin up slightly. “I find you irresistibly attractive. So much so, that I can’t refuse you.”

Ellinor’s eyes widened slightly. Her gaze dropped to his deliberately lifted chin, and her heart fluttered.

It wasn’t a deep kiss. It was just a gentle pressing of lips that made them feel each other’s warmth, not moving any further.

Ellinor pulled away, her slender fingers lingering at

shook his head. He felt a sense of familiarity

out to gently touch his lips. “Take your time.

it could retreat, holding it lightly. “Thank

even though he couldn’t remember anything about her, he didn’t mind her touch and

pull her hand away. “What are you thanking

doing for me.”

huffed at his vague response, finally pulling her hand back. “You don’t even know what I’m doing for you, and you’re

serious. “I may not know the

snorted. “I’m leaving. See you

leave, Marcus instinctively reached out

back at him. “Anything else you

his mouth, then closed it again, looking slightly

on instinct, not wanting her to leave.