Chapter 15 - Noctua

My head was pounding when I woke. I half-opened one eye and spotted a glass of water beside two pills and a note.

I groaned and turned away from the light, hiding my face with a pillow. A flood of memories from the night before washed over me. I remembered seeing Lukas, then me chugging a bunch of whisky glasses to drown the hurtful feeling that still slumbered within me since the last time I had seen him. I had wanted to make him jealous if ever he was watching. I thought I remembered kissing Jace, asking him for more, and then… nothing.

I must have passed out.

Served me right for acting like a spoiled brat having a tantrum.

When I worked up enough courage, I threw my pillow away, and my fingers fumbled on the pills. I downed them with the water, then looked at the note. I hoped I hadn’t embarrassed myself too much.

Max,

I brought you home when you fell asleep. Don’t worry. Nothing terrible happened, and you certainly did not disappoint me. I had a great time wi