She was immersed in pristine waters, embellished with the most exquisite fragrance, and dressed in a delicate nightgown, preparing to spend the evening with her partner.
For Maya, this all felt so soon; she was still navigating the depths of her grief. Although months had passed, the ache lingered, refusing to fade.
Then she recalled his words after they had marked each other: "You have a new family now." Those words brought tears to her eyes as she admired her reflection in the mirror, her hand instinctively reaching to touch the mark he had left on her.
She had not anticipated the bite would evoke such pleasure; initially painful, it soon transformed into a tingling sensation in her stomach. She couldn't quite identify that feeling, but it was one she enjoyed.
A maid knocked on the d
