Chapter 54

Bella lay back on the pillows, a satisfied smirk on her face. The previous night had gone exactly as she had planned.

She had made sure that Ryan had released everything inside her, knowing the implications. As dawn broke, she slipped out of bed, careful not to wake Ryan, and prepared a tray of breakfast, eggs, toast, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

She placed the tray on the nightstand and sat back, waiting for him to wake up.

Ryan stirred, his eyes blinking open to the unfamiliar surroundings.

Panic set in as he jerked upright, scanning the room. "What is going on here?" he demanded.

Bella turned, her smile widening. "Hi honey, you're awake! I made you breakfast. Sit up so you can eat.

"Ryan's eyes narrowed. "What am I doing here, Bella?"

"Oh, come on, Ryan," Bella purred. "We had a wonderful night together. I didn't know you were this good in bed... Oh gosh, I have been missing out. You're a bad, bad boy," she added, rubbing his chest as she bit her lip seductively.

Ryan recoi