Meeting The One For Me

Chapter 16

Audrey woke up to the sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom.

The hotel room’s blackout curtains made it impossible to tell if it was day or night.

She had a headache that felt like a hangover. She tried to press her fingers to her temples, but her armis were too sore to lift. Her entire body ached intensely, especially in her most private areas.

The name Ryan Lambert thundered in her mind, causing her to sit up abruptly. Her blood turned to

She clutched the comforter to her chest. Her gaze fell on the down jacket and scattered clothes on the floor–her jeans, his shirt, and trousers.

The events of the previous night flashed through her mind like a movie. Audrey’s face drained of

color.

of the Lambert family, technically her

she wanted no ties to the Lambert family, she’d had sex with Ryan

call out Ryan’s name. The drug had tormented her into a state of near–death delirium. She had kissed Ryan uncontrollably and

her hands, feeling the swollen numbness of her lips.

to pick up her still–damp clothes.

clothes in the middle of winter, she wrapped herself in a hotel bathrobe

clothing, including a pair of shoes in her size. Presumably, Ryan had instructed his assistant to

her.

still echoing with the sound of water. She dressed quickly, ignoring her discomfort.

avoid the awkwardness. However, considering their unique

water

sat on the couch. Her heart

her not to rush their first time. She remembered his breath and the