Chapter Fifty-Six

Ryan pulled out of Tally with a groan, his body slick with sweat and their release. Without giving her a moment to catch her breath, he swiftly lifted her from the bed. Her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist as he carried her toward the bathroom. The cool air hit her skin, making her shiver, but Ryan’s warmth was like a warm blanket at her front, her breast pressed against his chest.

Ryan set her down gently on the tiled floor of the shower. Tally felt as limp as a noodle and would have fallen to the tile floor had he not kept one arm around her waist. He reached inside the shower and turned on the diverter. The sound of water running filling the small space. He adjusted the temperature until it was just right, then stepped under the spray, taking her with him.

Tally moaned as the warm water cascaded over her, washing away the remnants of their intense encounter. She could feel the tension in her muscles begin to melt away, replaced by a deep sense of relaxation. At least she