As Jasmin’s eyes opened, she realised Cainan was no longer beside her. Her heart shrunk a little, and she curled herself into a ball on the bed. She was a little heartbroken and disappointed, but she wasn’t expecting a lot. Last night happened because she begged for it, but what other choice did she have? He was going to leave her undone as punishment for calling him boring and she didn’t think she was ready for that; she knew she wasn’t ready for an unfulfilled night. Begging was the only way out, and that was what she resorted to.

Flashback

“Please, Cainan.”

“Why are you begging me, Jasmin?”

“Because I...