MELISSA
Silence engulfed, as Damien left. I found myself staring at the ceiling as I thought about Damien.
I wished he stayed longer and took me in. I was craving more of him, and I felt like I might lose my mind.
A small smile escaped my lips, at the thought of consummating my marriage. Finally, the deed has been done, and I don’t have to feel guilty that I was lying to my mother about it. I was also reassured that I wouldn’t have to worry about letting my family down.
I pulled myself up and stood before the mirror, my fingers trailing along my skin, tracing where his hands had been. A small smile tugged at my lips, the thought of finally consummating our marriage
spread through my mind like wildfire.
But I quickly pushed that thought aside as I headed toward the bathroom, eager t
