Chapter 222

"I'll take you to the hospital." The man bent down, scooped her up in his arms, and strode toward the car. The moment Isla Collins was lifted, the sudden closeness sent her brain blank. A soft murmur slipped from her lips. "Mmm..." His skin felt cool against hers-strangely comforting. She couldn't help but lean into him more, arms winding around his neck, lips brushing up to his. That accidental move lit a strange flame in the man-something unfamiliar yet intense. He always kept his distance from women, usually found their closeness off-putting. But right now... her touch didn't bother him the way it normally would. With the car door open, he quickly placed her in the back seat and let out a breath as he loosened his collar. Then, he jumped into the driver's seat and hit the gas, the car speeding off. Along the way, Isla's soft murmurs grew bolder, tempting him to the edge. There were moments when he almost lost control and pulled over right then and there. But somehow, he forced himse