Chapter 16

Audrey woke up to the sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom.

The hotel room’s blackout curtains made it impossible to tell if it was day or night.

She had a headache that felt like a hangover. She tried to press her fingers to her temples, but her armis were too sore to lift. Her entire body ached intensely, especially in her most private areas.

The name Ryan Lambert thundered in her mind, causing her to sit up abruptly. Her blood turned to

She clutched the comforter to her chest. Her gaze fell on the down jacket and scattered clothes on the floor–her jeans, his shirt, and trousers.

The events of the previous night flashed through her mind like a movie. Audrey’s face drained of

color.

was the adopted son of the Lambert family, technically her mother’s

though she wanted no ties to the Lambert family, she’d had sex with Ryan under

to call out Ryan’s name. The drug had tormented her into a state of near–death delirium. She had

her hands, feeling the

to pick up her

clothes in the middle of winter, she wrapped herself in a hotel bathrobe

of them contained women’s clothing, including a pair of shoes in her size. Presumably, Ryan had instructed his assistant

her.

still echoing with the sound of water. She dressed

wanted to leave before facing Ryan to avoid the awkwardness. However, considering their unique relationship, she knew they had

water

she sat on the couch. Her

deep, soothing voice in the dark, telling her not to rush their first time. She remembered his breath and the shiver his touch had given her.

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