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.

moments the

myself," she said, her voice barely

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

face as she brushed her teeth brought

to freshen up, he lifted her into his arms again. Sophie

"Can you walk?"

"I..."

Colby carried her to the living room, where lunch was already prepared on the table. "You didn't get up early just

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

Sophie blushed even more.

revealing his sculpted collarbone and defined chest. It made Sophie quickly avert her gaze and

"Is it good?"

"Delicious."

who was just sitting across from her, watching

you

said with a warm smile,

reminding her

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

I just woke

smile making her

up, Sophie told Colby, "I've had enough. I need to

"I'll drive you."