Ivy sat up in the bed, her body still aching from the night before. The sheets felt cool now where Cassien had been. She looked around the room, her clothes scattered on the floor. She got up slowly, picking up her things. As she dressed, something caught her eye on the nightstand. A folded piece of paper with her name on it. She picked it up and opened it. The words were from Cassien.

“Ivy, last night was something I won't forget. You were amazing, and I enjoyed every moment. But I think ...