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.

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

up myself," she said, her

set her down, then wet a towel with warm water to gently wipe her face, and even squeezed toothpaste onto a brush for her. Sophie,

brushed her

into his arms again. Sophie exclaimed

"Can you walk?"

"I..."

her to the living room, where lunch was already prepared

lady's tastes, I

Sophie blushed even more.

shirt from the day before with the top two buttons undone, revealing his sculpted collarbone and defined chest. It made Sophie quickly avert her gaze and focus on the meal he had

"Is it good?"

"Delicious."

she glanced at Colby, who was just sitting across from her, watching her with a

aren't you eating?"

said

then, Sophie's phone rang with a message from Skye, reminding her

"The show is

I just woke up

smile making her look away quickly.

had enough. I need to go now. We have a show today, and I

"I'll drive you."