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Chapter 75

As soon as Megan managed to formulate a response, she found herself abruptly drawn into Sullivan’s lap.

When she sat down, a muffled groan escaped from Sullivan, probably from pulling a ligament near his wound.

“I should get off,” Megan whispered gently.

But her slender waist was encircled by his firm grip, their bodies close enough for his distinctively masculine scent to wrap around her like a silk scarf, its enticing warmth hovering just out of reach.

He gazed down at her with an intensity that seemed to penetrate through to her soul.

Dressed in the loose hospital gown and perched atop his lap, her delicate, pale legs contrasted sharply against the dark fabric of his slacks, creating an air of forbidden intimacy, as if they were secret lovers lost in a clandestine moment.

His voice, now even huskiet commanded, “Just sit on my lap and apply the ointment.”

Without further protest, Megan took the first–aid kit he handed to her and silently began to tend to his injuries.

The light in the room was soft and warm.

Sullivan observed her every

he needed to know about her decision… to sacrifice herself for the greater good of her noble

a twinge of jealousy.

out on Megan. His hand slipped under the loose fabric of her gown, movements

the ointment. With a tremble of her hand, she found herself tumbling into his

hands now tormenting her with a mix of tendemess and intensity. The chiseled features of his

to his relentless teasing until Megan

all, she was compliant,

her compliance was solely for the sake of her dear brother, allowing

a sense of melancholy indulgence, “Being so obedient, does it mean you’ve made your choice, ready to return

for a

grasped her chin, forcing her

locked, both tormented by an

Megan feeling utterly violated. Her delicate form

was no choice in the

was terrifying. He held her close, their faces pressed together, foreheads and noses

cheeks flushed, her eyes

in tormenting her body, as if her breakdown and loss of composure gave

have cried. The

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