Chapter 39 Fucking Fuck

• Alice
• I lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling as the hours ticked by. It was already 1 PM, and I couldn't believe I'd been there since Xavier left. The memories of last night lingered, refusing to be shaken off. I could still smell the scent of sex on my skin, a constant reminder of the passion we'd shared.
• With a newfound determination, I threw off the covers and stepped out of bed. My mother's words echoed in my mind, giving me the strength to face the day. I walked naked to the shower, the cool air caressing my skin. As I turned on the faucet, the warm water cascaded down my body, soothing my muscles. But with the relief came a surge of pain, a reminder of Xavier's rough treatment.