He stared at the figure curled up on the bed, the remnants of the dry tears from last night's s*x still visible on her cheeks. His fingers brushed through her hair gently, the weight of what had happened pressing on him more than he cared to admit. It was the first time he'd experienced anything like this. Maybe because Ortensia was the first woman he'd ever taken her virginity. He couldn't stop the thought that lingered in his mind… "A virgin at 28. Not anymore, doll." He remembered how she had pleaded with him last night, how her voice had trembled when she called his name, her body shaking at every touch, every movement. She had been so sweet, so innocent, that he had almost lost control. He could've pushed deeper, could've taken her harder, but he held himself back, even though it

