Raven's eyes fluttered open to the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. She stretched slowly, her body pleasantly sore in places that made her cheeks warm even before she was fully awake.
A small smile played at her lips as memories of the previous night flooded back.
Aaron's hands on her skin, his mouth claiming hers, the way he had looked at her like she was the only thing in the world that mattered.
She reached out instinctively, seeking the warmth of his body beside her, but her hand met only cool sheets.
Raven sat up, blinking in confusion as she looked around the room. Aaron was gone. For a moment, disappointment washed over her, sharp and unexpected.
Had he regretted what happened between them? Had he left without saying goodbye?
Then she noticed the folded pi
