ALMOND One thing had led to the other and here I was with a strange man who I had decided to spend the night with. Perhaps it was because of the alcohol or maybe I was just desperate to forget about Logan, but I had followed the man from the bar. The ensuing conversation was blurry but I remembered that his name was Alvah. I struggled to keep my hands steady as they trembled with excitement, watching as Alvah unlocked the door; after spending four whole years repressing my desires, I felt a bit nervous and briefly considered bolting. Alvah pushed the door open and I pushed those thoughts to the back of my mind. The house was dimly lit, making it a little hard to take in my surroundings. I suddenly felt him wrap his arms around me from behind. He held me affectionately, planting his