Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 454

After a night of pleasure, Sophie woke up to find the day already bright outside. She opened her eyes groggily, feeling sore and achy all over, her legs numb as if they no longer belonged to her body.

Despite her whispered pleas for gentleness the night before, Colby's actions spoke louder, taking her again and again until she was thoroughly spent. He might have continued his demands if not for his consideration of her evident discomfort.

The thought of last night made Sophie immediately pull the covers over her head, chastising herself for letting Colby stay and for crossing lines she hadn't intended

to.

What was she thinking, actively seeking him out?

Sophie was too ashamed to face the day, wishing she could just stay in bed forever.

"Time for lunch," came Colby's deep voice from beyond the door, laced with a hint of amusement.

Struggling with the aftermath of their night, Sophie found it difficult to even contemplate getting up.

Colby entered the room, his tone a mix of indulgence and resignation. "Need me to carry you?"

"My legs..." Sophie murmured, "I can't stand."

After their second round, she was already at her limit. Seeing her distress, Colby had carried her to the bathroom to clean up, which inexplicably led to a third round.

She didn't even remember falling asleep.

As Sophie worried about how to face Colby this morning, she felt herself being effortlessly lifted into his arms. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck as he carried her to the bathroom.

sight of the bathtub reminded her of their intimate moments the night before, making her

up myself," she said, her

and even squeezed toothpaste onto a brush for her. Sophie,

she brushed her teeth

up, he lifted her into his arms again. Sophie exclaimed in surprise. "Colby!

"Can you walk?"

"I..."

her to the living room, where lunch was already prepared on the

cater to my lady's tastes, I went to the market

Sophie blushed even more.

shirt from the day before with the top two buttons undone, revealing his sculpted collarbone

"Is it good?"

"Delicious."

was just sitting across from her,

aren't you eating?"

as you're full, that's all that matters," he said with a warm smile, making her cheeks heat

phone rang with a message from Skye, reminding her that she had only asked

She sounded slightly anxious. "The show is this afternoon! Is

just

smile making her look

to go

"I'll drive you."