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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.

his elevated position, Sullivan observed her every expression.

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

a twinge

a tendency to take it out on Megan. His hand slipped under the loose fabric of her gown, movements rough and

tremble of her hand, she found herself tumbling

hands now tormenting her with a mix of tendemess and intensity. The chiseled features of his face, highlighted under the lamp, were

to his relentless teasing until Megan bit into his shoulder in

it all, she was compliant,

solely for the sake of her dear brother, allowing Sullivan to play with her as he

voice exuding a sense of melancholy indulgence, “Being so obedient, does it mean you’ve made your choice, ready to return as Mrs. Lowry?”

silent for a long

guess her thoughts; he grasped her chin, forcing her

tormented by an unsatisfied longing.

leaving Megan feeling utterly violated. Her delicate form began to writhe atop him,

was no choice

He held her close, their faces

flushed, her eyes glistening with

if her breakdown and loss of composure gave him satisfaction.

would have cried. The huchiliation

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