River sat frozen in the bed, the warmth of the covers barely offering any comfort.
Her body was still trembling, her skin sensitive to the air as it brushed against the faint marks left behind. Her mind raced, unable to find clarity in the whirlwind of emotions and sensations that had overtaken her. She could still feel the pounding rhythm of her heart, racing as if it hadn’t slowed since Heiko’s raw presence had overwhelmed her.
The moments before had been a blur, intense and overwhelming.
The kisses, the desire she couldn’t ignore, the sheer force of it all. But there had been something else, something she couldn’t quite name. Heiko had held himself back. Despite everything, he had pulled away at the last moment, withdrawing with an almost palpable restraint.
Her head swirled with
