Morning Reckoning

Present Day

Darius

I looked at her.

Her eyes widened, like her brain had finally caught up with what she’d done last night. The realization crawled over her face.

She opens her mouth, then closes it just as quickly. A wise decision, considering whatever she was about to say would’ve been pointless.

My gaze trails down. The sheet clings to her body. I can see the outline of her hips, the swell of