"HOT TUB 2”

I didn't know what was in that word, but I immediately felt a challenge in Marius's tone. Honestly, I was a bit annoyed with him. Not in a bad way, though. I was irritated in a way that made it seem like he was asking if that was all I could do. So, the seemingly intensified challenge resonated even more in my heart.

"Is this all you've got, Marius?" Instead of retaliating or easing my frustration, I threw it back at him. I posed a question that I knew he wouldn't let slide, and I was right.

"Yeah? Is that what you think of me, sweetheart?" he retorted, his tone betraying an unexplainable irritation.

I didn't anticipate what Marius would do next. Perhaps fueled by irritation, he abruptly lifted me without any warning. Then, he drew out his masculinity from within and stood up.

"Marius!" I exclaimed in surprise as he suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me up.

"I don't want my capabilities questioned, Samantha Scott, especially coming from you. That's a significant insult to my manh