Tally found Ryan with a towel wrapped around his waist, water droplets glistening on his skin. He looked surprised to see her, but a smile quickly formed on his face. “Hey, what brings you here?” he asked, reaching for a towel to dry his hair. As a hungry look entered his eyes, he added, “Are we going to break the rule already?”
Tally didn’t take the bait, even though she was tempted to forget her concerns for now after witnessing his state of undress. Tally took a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts. She couldn’t let her insecurities consume her, but she also couldn’t ignore the situation with Blake and Ashley. “We need to talk,” she said, her voice steady but filled with concern.
Ryan’s smile faded slightly, sensing the seriousness in her tone. He wrapped the towel around his sh
