The next day, I woke up buzzing with a whole new energy. I hadn't felt this happy in years. The air in my room felt lighter, and the morning sun streaming through the curtains seemed brighter.

Last night, I passed out completely naked, too drained and satisfied to even shower or grab a nightgown. I sat up in the tangled sheets, feeling a dull ache between my legs—a delicious reminder of how he’d used me.

I hit the bathroom to wash up, brushing my teeth quickly before cranking the shower. As the hot water cascaded down my skin, I started lathering up. The second my fingers brushed against my core,...