Zephyrine opened her eyes, only to be met by a blinding ray of morning light flooding the room. She winced and lifted her hand to block the brightness. As she sat up, confusion took over. She didn't recognize her surroundings. The furniture, the colors on the walls – everything felt strange.
Her head was spinning, but as she took a moment to look around, bits and pieces from the night before began to come back. An argument with Yumi flashed in her mind, followed by a tense conversation with Kendrick. Then it hit her – the kiss. It had been passionate and left her breathless, and it had led to something even more intense.
Her cheeks turned red as memories rushed in. She tossed the covers aside and swung her legs over the bed. But wait, where was she? That's when she spotted a note on the bedside table. The handwriting was beautiful.
