Chapter 27: Sigh

As I stood there in the bathroom, trying to gather my thoughts, the events of last night played over and over in my mind like a broken record. The taste of regret lingered on my tongue, mixing with the acrid scent of alcohol that still clung to my skin.

I couldn't believe I had let myself get swept away by desire, allowing it to cloud my judgment and lead me into a moment of reckless abandon. It was as if I had lost control of myself, surrendering to the primal urges that had lain dormant within me for so long.

But now, in the harsh light of day, the reality of my actions hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt dirty, used, and utterly disgusted with myself. How could I have betrayed my principles, and my values, in pursuit of a fleeting moment of pleasure?

I wanted to scrub away the memory of last night, to rid myself of the shame that clung to me like a second skin. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't escape the truth of what had happened – I had allowed myself to be consumed by