That evening, Lani didn't cry or plead for Kane to stop, as she didn't even have the strength to moan. Kane's kiss lingering on her collarbone felt dull, prompting her to push his head away while muttering.

"Don't kiss there anymore."

Afterward, Kane said something more, but Lani wasn't alert enough to hear, already drifting off to sleep on the bed.

Lani was so exhausted that she couldn't get out of bed the next day. Ultimately, Kane lifted her, helped her brush her teeth, and fed her ...