Valentina's POV
I woke up slowly in Leonardo’s big bed, the sheets tangled around my naked body. My muscles ached in a deep, unfamiliar way and between my thighs there was a tender soreness that reminded me exactly what happened last night.
Leonardo was not beside me. The spot where he had slept was empty and cool and for a second, old doubt crept in. Had he regretted it? Had he already pulled away again? I thought.
I pushed the thought down and forced myself to sit up. A small wince escaped me as I swung my legs over the edge of the bed.
I stood carefully, my knees felt shaky, but I managed as I walked slowly to the bathroom, one hand trailing along the wall for support.
Water cascaded over my sore body as I washed gently, especially between my legs. Flashes from last night kept c
