Her words made Seth Quinn freeze for a moment. He immediately captured her lips as if to cover his reaction, mumbling, "That time was different. You weren't conscious and couldn't feel a thing. It was uncomfortable for me, too."
"Things like this require both people to be in sync to achieve a perfect union, to reach the height of ecstasy."
Clara Grant fell silent. With her lips captured by his, she couldn't get a word out.
After another long moment, she finally pushed Seth Quinn's lips away. They stared into each other's eyes, both of them panting.
"I know we're husband and wife now. And since I've married you, I never planned on shirking my wifely duties. But... but not now. I'm really not mentally prepared yet. Please... just give me a little more time."
