◇Kate◇
Kate's eyes fluttered open to the soft glow of sunlight spilling through the window. Morning had already arrived.
She rubbed the sleep from her eyes, and then it hit her.
She was fully naked beneath the blanket.
Then the memories of last night crashed over.
She and Dean consummated their marriage last night.
Heat crept into her cheeks as she remembered the way he touched her, the way he whispered she was so beautiful when he was inside her.
Her eyes flicked to the other side of the bed,
Empty. He had left.
Her stomach twisted. Oh, God! What has she done?
He would blame her for what happened. He would accuse her of seducing him. He would hate her even more and make her life a living hell.
A painful sob broke free as she buried her face in her hands. She tried to get up but
