When morning came, Seraphina woke up with a heavy weight on her chest and a bitter taste in her mouth.
The blissful haze of the kiss had vanished, replaced by the cold clarity of daylight.
Her brows furrowed as anger surged through her veins, a mix of regret and frustration gnawing at her.
What had she been thinking? Kissing him back? Allowing herself to feel… anything?
She groaned and turned over, pulling the blanket over her head as if it could shield her from the memories that flooded her mind.
Her heart felt like a traitor, betraying her with every rapid beat.
She didn’t want to see him. She didn’t even want to think about him.
The hours dragged on as she lay there, motionless and stewing in her own emotions.
Anger, regret, sadness—they all swirled within her, creating a storm that refused to settle.
A knock came at the door, firm but not overbearing. She didn’t move.