Chapter 75

• The morning light streamed in through the open curtains, illuminating the disheveled bedroom. Sara blinked groggily, her eyes scanning the space around her. The bed was empty beside her, the sheets tangled and still warm from the presence that had been there just hours before. She pushed herself up onto her elbows, feeling a dull ache in every muscle. Her body was a map of the night's activities, marked with tender spots and the lingering warmth of passion.
• Her heart racing, she tried to sit up, but the effort sent a sharp pain shooting through her. She winced, her hand instinctively moving to her lower abdomen. The evidence of her lost virginity was stark, the tenderness serving as a stark reminder of the tumultuous night she had shared with Austin. Memories of their fiery kisses, the way his hands had explored every inch of her body, and the intensity of their union played out in her mind like a steamy, unforgettable movie.
• With trembling legs, Sara managed to stand, her legs wobbly beneath her. She took a moment to steady herself before making her way to the bathroom, the cold floor tiles biting into her bare feet. Each step was a battle against the pain that seemed to resonate through her very core, but she was driven by a need to cleanse herself from the heady scent of their encounter.