Raven
Jane and Thomas were the first to bid farewell to the party, slipping away into the night. We followed suit a few minutes later, after Richard exchanged pleasantries with the Governor and his wife. As we settled into the backseat of the car, Richard visibly relaxed, loosening his tie with a sigh.
It dawned on me that perhaps Richard had been feeling a bit tense during the event. Maintaining a polished public image was always paramount, especially in his position.
However, any lingering thoughts were swiftly dispelled when Richard drew me close and kissed me with a passion that took me by surprise. This kiss felt different—there was an urgency to it, a hunger I couldn't quite place. It was intense as if he had been yearning for this moment for some time and had only now found the o
