Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 381

Sarah woke up, rubbing her eyes. There were no noticeable marks on her body because Ryan, being new to all this, didn't know any fancy tricks. She sat there, dazed for a few moments, before getting up, her face a confusing mix of pale and flushed.

Seeing her reaction, Ryan immediately assumed he had acted recklessly the night before. It was his first time being intimate with someone, and he was completely at a loss for what to do next.

Suddenly, Sarah dropped to her knees. "Mr. Blake, if you don't want me around anymore, I'll just disappear from your life starting today."

Ryan had been feeling really lonely lately, missing Clara desperately. He ached for her presence, but she hadn't even called, leaving him feeling lost and hurt. Sarah's presence was like a fresh breeze, soothing his pain a little. But he never meant for things to go this far, and panic quickly surged through him.

Right then, he really wanted to call Clara, to ask her what he should do. But there was Sarah, kneeling in front of him, bowing her head over and over.

"Mr. Blake, can we keep this between us for now? I don't want Clara to think I'm that kind of woman."

Ryan felt like his head might explode. Seeing Sarah looking so pitiful, with her forehead bruised and bleeding, he couldn't help but feel guilty. There's something about a man's first woman that makes him feel extra protective.

a deep breath and rubbed his

away her tears and said, "Alright, I'll leave

stand but stumbled, almost falling. Ryan quickly caught her,

hurt her somehow, especially after noticing the stark red on the sheets. It

shook her head. "I'm fine, just a little dizzy." Ryan filled a cup with hot water and brought it to

looked touched. "Thank

between the fear of Clara finding out and the fear of never seeing her again. They sat there in silence for an

her stomach, wishing

window, trying to get the attention of his guards, his palms turning red from the

you need?" one

throat, his eyes