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.

her of their intimate moments the night before, making her bury her

up myself," she

squeezed toothpaste onto a

face as she brushed her

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

"Can you walk?"

"I..."

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

lady's tastes, I went to the

Sophie blushed even more.

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

"Is it good?"

"Delicious."

she glanced at Colby, who was just sitting across

you eating?"

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

reminding her that

call, and Skye's voice came through. She sounded slightly anxious. "The show is this afternoon! Is everything okay? Do you need someone to pick

just woke

smile making her look away

hanging up, Sophie told Colby, "I've had enough. I need to go now. We have a show today, and I must

"I'll drive you."