Dignity Over Desire

Cora's POV

I stumbled into the bathroom, locking the door behind me before bracing my hands against the sink. My reflection stared back at me, and I barely recognized the woman looking back.

What the hell did I just do?

Strands of my hair had come loose from its bun, falling messily around my face. My lips were swollen, red from the kiss.

I'd let him kiss me. No, worse than that. I'd kissed him ba