Chapter 122: Stolen Kiss

Joseph Lyson froze at Melissa Lapwood's sudden move. She clung to him like she was afraid he'd vanish, and heat rushed through his body where she held him. For a split second, he even found himself… enjoying it. Then reason shoved desire back into its cage. "Melissa, don't," he said gently, prying a little space between them. "We're from the same village. Neighbors. There's no need to talk about paying me back." Melissa's arms tightened instead. Then she broke down, sobbing against his chest. "Melissa,...