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 mother’s brother.

to the Lambert family, she’d had sex with Ryan

recalled snippets from the night before, enough to call out Ryan’s name. The drug had tormented her into

feeling the swollen numbness of

to pick up

middle of winter, she wrapped herself in a hotel bathrobe

sofa. Three of them contained women’s clothing, including a pair of shoes in her size. Presumably, Ryan

her.

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

leave before facing Ryan to avoid the awkwardness. However, considering their unique relationship, she

the water

on

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

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