Leah woke up to the warmth of a familiar embrace, her body nestled securely against Sath’s. His arms were draped over her protectively, his steady breaths tickling her hair. As she shifted slightly, trying to sit up, Sath jolted awake, his grey eyes wide with alarm and his body tense as he scanned her face.
“Leah,” he breathed, his voice hoarse. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?”
For a moment, her mind was hazy, trying to piece together the events of the previous night. Then it hit her—the lake, the intense s*x, and the moment she had fainted in his arms. She bit her lip, feeling a rush of embarrassment.
“I’m fine,” she whispered feeling slightly guilty. “I’m sorry I… I didn’t mean to—”
Sath cut her off, pulling her close. “Don’t... It’s my fault,” he said firmly. “I should have been more c
