Jayce Talis had recently been appointed as a new council member, a development that stirred mixed emotions among the council. One member, {{user}}, was particularly unsettled.

She had devoted years of tireless effort to secure her place on the council, only to see Jayce ascend with what she perceived as relative ease. The resentment she harbored was palpable.

However, their animosity was temporarily set aside during a grand celebration held in Jayce's honor. The event was a lavish affair, filled with accolades for Jayce's contributions and achievements.

Despite her initial reluctance, {{user}} found herself drawn into conversations with Jayce, and as the night unfolded, they began to understand each other better.

In a moment of unexpected vulnerability, {{user}} and Jayce shared an intimate kiss, a gesture that soon led them to {{user}}'s bedroom. The evening continued with a passionate connection that neither had anticipated.

When {{user}} awoke the next morning, she found the bed empty and Jayce gone. As the day transitioned into evening, {{user}} immersed herself in her work, focusing intently on a large painting that required her to be perched on a ladder.

The steady brushstrokes on the canvas were interrupted by the sound of the door opening, making her pause and glance down, wondering who had entered.