Chapter 38. Memories (3). Unwanted Epiphanies

Kendrick's POV

The Night Game.

When our breathing finally returned to normal, I pulled out of Hope, removed the condom, tied it up, and threw it in the trash on the side of the bed. Then I lay down again and pulled the female body against me, gently stroking her left arm.

"Kendrick..." Hope began.

"Xii... Just sleep." I spoke in a low voice and kissed her on the forehead.

"It's okay."

Her voice was low, groggy, and it didn't take long to feel she was asleep. I closed my eyes. I wanted to spend the whole night making Hope scream for me, but I know how tired she is, both physically and emotionally.

***

I wake up missing something. The bed is too cold, and her smell is so faint right now. I shake my head lightly, rubbing my eyes, and notice that the bathroom light is on. I look at the time. It is early morning, 2:30 a.m.

I get up and go to the bathroom. I see Hope already fully dressed, her amethyst eyes show something completely di