When a woman said no, she actually meant yes. When she said yes, she definitely meant yes.

Andrew could not remember where he had read that profound wisdom, but he always attributed such quotes to great philosophers.

After an intense session of passion, the two lay naked in each other's arms, breathing softly.

Andrew felt genuinely exhausted. Normally, he would not be this weak, but the underwater ordeal while carrying Chantelle had truly drained him completely.

The brief moment of pleasure had brought him physical and emotional satisfaction, but the fatigue was creeping back in.

Chantelle murmured, "Mr. Lloyd, I don't like it when you're too rough!"

Andrew managed a weak smile. "Ms. Garcia, you're too tempting. If I'm not a little rough, I can't release all this passion!"

Chantelle fought through the soreness below as she propped herself up on her arms against Andrew's solid chest, biting back, "Do you know this was my first time? I'm 30 years old this year—30! I'm of