Chapter 81 Snap Out Of It

At this moment, Lila could no longer think straight. Her primal instinct had completely taken over. She felt hot to the touch—burning hot. She leaned in closer, burying her face against the nook of Rhett's neck. The coolness of his skin gave her a fleeting moment of relief. Like a small creature seeking comfort, she brushed her lips against his skin. Then, without warning, she parted his lips and nibbled gently. Rhett shuddered as if struck by lightning. He grabbed her wandering hands, his voice raspy from the strain of holding himself back. "Lila, snap out of it!" However, she couldn't seem to hear him. Lost in a haze of heat and confusion, she only struggled against his restraint, easily breaking free. Her arms wrapped around his neck, pulling him close again, desperately chasing that faint, cool touch that dulled the fire burning through her. A screech of tires cut through the air. The car jerked to a halt right at the entrance of Gracewell Hospital. Rhett shoved the door o