I was panting and fell asleep until dawn, and I didn't remember what happened after midnight. Iwoke up feeling so sore between my legs that I lay in bed for a while before deciding to get up.

Devon had already left before I woke up, as we weren't really a couple.

With a dry throat, I searched for some water. As soon as I opened the bedroom door, I saw Devon cooking in the dining room's open kitchen. Just as I was about to say good morning, he turned and glanced at me.

" You look nice," he said, his eyes darting over me.

It was only then that I...