Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"How could you be so hard on yourself?"

Colby spoke as he rose to his feet to soak a hot towel in the kitchen.

Just the thought of it made Sophie angry. She glared at Colby. "If not for you! Someone had a gun pointed right at my head. Am I not allowed to save myself?"

Colby came over, crouched down, and pressed the damp towel against Sophie's thigh wound. "My gun will never be pointed at you, Sophie."

His voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of unnoticed fatigue.

Sophie cradled Colby's face, only then noticing the dark circles under his eyes. Though Colby had tried to cover it, the traces of exhaustion on his face were still easily visible.

Colby must have suffered a lot these past few days, searching for her and not having slept well at all.

her heartstrings, Sophie leaned

from gentle to intense, as he held Sophie in his arms as if fearing she would disappear the next second. "Sophie...

"Mmm-"

on the plush bed. Their bodies were entwined, reluctant to part,

Adler and the others are still

now seemed

he said, "They can wait. haven't had a good night's sleep in a long time. Tonight let's

Colby said this, Sophie knew that they wouldn't

voice. "Guys, everyone's worked hard today. It's been a long journey, huh? Colby's booked rooms for us all. Go downstairs and grab your room Keys. Let's have a good night's sleep and head back home

his voice could be heard inside, Adler then

as Colby trapped her from leaving, his eyes filled with laughter.