Bianca noticed the people in the room, their eyes all falling on her and Riley. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and, in the process, let go of Riley's hand on her belly.

Blushing, she said with a hint of annoyance, "I twisted my foot, not my stomach. How could my stomach hurt?"

Riley paused, ignoring the gaze of everyone in the room. He squatted halfway down, gently placing Bianca's foot on his lap and, with a mix of gentleness and dominance, removed her high heels.

Seeing the ...