I don't recall how long I stand there after Brandon leaves but it's long enough for my legs to ache and my knees to feel like jelly. I crumble to the bed and in annoyance, put my hair in one big, messy bun and unbutton the first three buttons of my gown.

To hell with Brandon and my attraction to him. I am so over him. My body seems to disagree with me because there's a sudden throbbing in between my legs which barely lasts a second. I bury my face into one of the pillows and let out an ear curdling scream.

Tears sting my eyes, I sink my...