Chapter 24
My eyes opened to unfamiliar surroundings until memories of last evening flooded through my brain. The window blind was closed, but sharp white light poured through its spaces. I scanned my surroundings. My dress and underwear were folded and stacked on the backrest of Reese's office chair. My backpack and purse were on the floor beside them.
Reese wasn't in bed. My limbs and groin were sore, and there was a feeling of unease in the pit of my stomach. Waking up in another man's bedroom was a giant step. It was more of a dramatic change than having him over at my place.
I got out of bed, grabbed my toiletry bag and some clothes, and rushed to the bathroom. I took a shower. The warm water did a lot to loosen my sore muscles. After getting out and brushing my teeth, I combed my
