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The Morning After & A New Beginning

The moment Naomi’s eyes fluttered open, she froze.

Oh, hell no.

She wasn’t even alone.

Ryan’s bare chest rose and fell beside her, his face peaceful, his lips slightly parted like he didn’t just ruin her entire life last night.

Her eyes widened in horror. No. No. NO.

She did not just sleep with Ryan, the most annoying man on the planet.

Before she could think, she whacked his arm. Hard.

“OW! What the hell?!” Ryan jolted awake, rubbing his arm.

“Get out!” Naomi hissed, pulling the blanket up to cover herself. “Now!”

Ryan stretched lazily, completely unbothered.

“Damn, at least let me wake up first. I had a long night, you know… thanks to you.” He shot her a cocky smirk.

Naomi glared. “I will murder you if you don’t leave this bed in the next three seconds.”

Ryan chuckled, sitting up. “Relax, sweetheart. No need to be shy. I mean…” He leaned closer, his voice dropping, “you were pretty bold last night.”

Naomi grabbed the nearest pillow and smacked him
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