Even though he broke the kiss, Demetri continued to hold her face, caressing her gently. To Nora, it felt as if he was trying to calm an agitated pet. Meeting his assured gaze with her own confused one, she spoke slowly," I do not understand..."
It was unclear to her what she did not comprehend. Her reaction to him, his reason for initiating the kiss or her reluctance to break off the kiss.
Slowly, he explained," You are young. There is a significant age difference between us. We've had different lives and experiences. Someone in my position...it is expected that I would have a few conquests, for lack of a better word, under my belt."
