SCARLETT ROSE I moan softly as I feel the soft bed against my skin, sinking into the comfort it offers. The first thing that crosses my mind upon waking is that the s*x with Kieran wasn't real; it was just a very erotic dream. The details are still vivid: the intensity of the touches and the heat of the bodies mixed in a haze of pleasure. But as I open my eyes and look at my naked body, covered only by the blanket on the bed, I realize, with a slight shock, that it all really happened. I blink a few times, slowly adjusting my vision to the room. I'm in Maya's bedroom, but Kieran is nowhere to be found. The bed next to me is empty. I sigh, bringing a hand to my face and feeling the warmth of my skin, the blush still present. I bite my lip, a mix of surprise, desire, and slight guilt st

