Azzmi’s words instantly wake Raven, and he quickly rolls over to the side of the bed, feeling the weight of what just happened. He’s filled with confusion and guilt. What did he just do? How could he have let things go that far? His mind races with regret.

He realizes now that it’s his habit to get closer to someone when he’s with them, especially late at night. He must’ve mistaken her soft sounds for something else, thinking he was with Zerra. But this is different, and he ...