Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Murray texted, [Come over.]

Over there, Millie nearly leaped out of bed with joy when she saw the message.

She had been dropping hints and making moves on Murray for a while, even flirting outright, but Murray hadn't bitten once. She'd almost resigned herself to another rejection when he agreed out of the blue. Millie sprang out of bed, eager to change and head out.

Her roommate was still up and asked with curiosity, "Millie, where are you off to in the middle of the night?"

"That's for me to know. A moment of bliss is worth a thousand gold, right? Only our campus queen here would rush off like this for her rich and dashing boyfriend." Engrossed in a video game, another roommate interrupted with a jest, turning Millie's cheeks crimson.

Previously, Murray's reluctance to touch her left Millie insecure, as if he could pull away at any moment. But this time, she'd officially be Murray's girl if they went through with the sex. So, she even chose a matching lingerie while picking out her outfit.

She took a cab to the villa, but before she could even knock, the door swung open from inside. Murray quickly pulled her in.

pinned against the wall, receiving a passionate kiss. Millie was stunned before she mustered

couch, his entire body weighing down on hers. His urgency was almost overwhelming,

hands expertly lifting her top, his touch stirring anticipation and desire within

what's wrong?" Millie

sitting on the couch. "Sorry, get up

a bucket of icy water dumping on her, chilling her to the

something wrong?" She reached out, trying to reignite his desire, but he caught her wrist

looked at her coldly. "I don't like to

pursed in disappointment, Millie sat up, not daring to say

dress, his tone gentle. "Good girl, it's late. I'll have my driver take you home." Soon after, the driver

his retreating figure. Since the moment she arrived, he had been avoiding her gaze, and even then, as she was about to leave, he remained silent. Biting her lip, she

driver's urging.