THE CURSE OF LUST
The morning after, the world felt sharper, louder—almost cruel in its clarity. Julian Grantham had left more than his desire on me; he had left my body a live wire, every nerve screaming, every instinct buzzing. The orgasm from yesterday did not simply fade, it lingered, pulsing through my blood, stirring something deep and dangerous. My scent had changed, stronger, richer, uncontrolled. Even in the quiet corridors, I could feel the pull it caused. Eyes lingered too long, heads turned just a fraction too quickly when I passed. Men and women alike reacted to it, drawn to something primal I could no longer hide.