Derek leaned closer, and took her lips with his.“Sorry. I can't right now.” Carly broke the kiss, the moment he placed his hand at her back to bring her closer.“Why?” He asked.“I'm tired. I have to get some rest,” She scrambled for a conceivable excuse, not willing to tell him that she felt unfamiliar excitements down her spine and to her, it was an uncharted range.He nodded, as he pulled away and patted her hair, “It's fine then. Go to bed.”Carly was shocked at his calmness towards the situation, in a normal circumstance, he would have still had his way with her.“Goodnight… or rather, Good morning. It's almost dawn.” She sputtered.“Sleep well, I will check on you later.” He replied and took his leave. Carly sat on the bed still touching her lips and bothered by the day's event, “You can't lose focus, Carly,” She cautioned herself.She laid on her bed and closed her eyes, trying to sleep but her efforts were vain.“This monster has robbed me of my peaceful sleep,” She whined,
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