Chapter 39: After that night

Morning, they say, is a new hope and a new beginning. But not for me.

I was awake for the entire night, staring at the wall opposite the bed while my back was leaning against the headboard. When Levi brought me back last night, I didn't sleep anymore. My eyes were tired but all I could do was yawn and keep them open, staring at the wall dumbfounded.

I'm tired.

My eyelids are very heavy but I'm afraid if I sleep, I'll forget Levi and what happened last night, thinking it's just a dream. I slowly raised my finger to my lips. I can still feel the heat of his kiss as we stood at the entrance of the door.

~Earlier~

"Levi," I said. I slid my hand from his shoulder down to his chest and my palm stayed there.

He rubbed my back several times, and sometimes he put his hand in the side -- looking for an entrance into my dress. He let go of me and caught his breath. "Rishel..."

I drew a breath again and again. I grabbed the