Chapter 52

Laura POV

As I lay in my bed, looking up at the white ceiling, I can't stop thinking about what happened tonight.

I raise my fingers to my lips and brush the delicate skin. Max kissed me. I kissed him back.

I thought I’d be reeling in shame and discomfort, but if anything, I’m proud of my self-confidence. For claiming my right to my body and what I want.

And boy…did it make me feel things.

A childish squeal rushes through my throat, and a giant smile creeps up on my face. I’m giddy. My head is spinning with a thousand different positive emotions. God, I can’t stop thinking about him.

I close my eyes again for the hundredth time and pray I fall asleep. But deep down in my bones, I know I’m far too ecstatic to even think about it. I’m on cloud nine.

Tonight was perfect in so many different ways, and I’m growing in my own skin.

I might not ever be the woman I was before, but I like who I’m turning into. It’s refreshing and relieving, all wrapped into one.

My stomach growls from hunger