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.

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

can wash up myself," she

face, and even squeezed toothpaste onto a brush for her. Sophie, cheeks flushed, insisted on taking it from him, "I can do

brushed her teeth brought a soft smile to

into his

"Can you walk?"

"I..."

the living room, where lunch was already prepared on the table.

I went

Sophie blushed even more.

undone, revealing his sculpted collarbone and defined chest. It made Sophie quickly

"Is it good?"

"Delicious."

glanced at Colby, who was just

aren't you eating?"

all that matters," he said with a warm smile,

from Skye, reminding her that she had

and Skye's voice came through. She sounded slightly anxious. "The show

I just

his smile making her look away quickly. "I'll be

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

"I'll drive you."