Not just my body

~ Helen's POV ~

I woke up with a deep sense of satisfaction.

My legs felt numb, and a dull ache spread across my body—a soreness that reminded me of every moment from last night.

Then I saw him.

Sebastian.

Lying beside me, one arm stretched toward the warmth of my body, his breathing slow and peaceful. His hair was a beautiful mess, tousled in a way that made him even more irresistibly handsome.

Last night had been a whirlwind of heat, passion, and longing.

It happened faster than I imagined, but every touch, every thrust, filled me completely—claiming every part of me.

In a single night, all my hidden desires were brought to life.

I had never been loved that way before. Ryker handled me roughly, leaving me bruised and bitter, filled with regret and anger.

But this? This was different.

The soreness I felt now wasn’t painful—it was satisfying. Deep, overwhelming satisfaction surged through me, far stronger than any physical ache.

I tried to sit up, but my core was too sore to hold my w