Chapter 30

ESMERAY

The morning came, and along with it a banging headache and an empty stomach. I remember waking up to puke in the middle of the night, and Draven watching me like a hulk. I’d fallen back into bed right after, too tired to stay awake for even a second. But now, the memories of all I did last night came back to hunt me.

Luckily for me, Draven had stepped out already so I didn’t have to face him immediately I woke. I held my head in both hands and slowly sat up, squinting my eyes as they adjusted to daylight. I couldn’t remember everything that happened last night, but I remembered most of it, because how could I forget how I embarrassed myself? Even if I wanted to, I would never get over the fact that I’d thrown myself at him like a slut, and he’d turned me down without second thoughts. I kissed him shamelessly, and he didn’t return it. Do I irk him that much? What punishment awaits me after what I did?

I splashed water on my face and brushed my teeth, staring