Chapter 462

The first thing that came into view was Aiden's strikingly handsome face, so close that she could count his long, delicate eyelashes casting shadows on his cheeks, giving him an unexpectedly serene and boyish charm. His high, straight nose bridge accentuated his already sharp and refined features, making them even more three-dimensional. Normally, due to rigorous training and missions, Aiden's skin bore a deep, sun-kissed bronze tone. But perhaps because he wasn’t prone to tanning, just a few days of rest in the hospital had already softened his complexion into a cool, pale hue. His thin lips were slightly pressed together, and the perfect, sensual curve of his jawline traced down to his collarbone. The slightly open collar of his hospital gown revealed a glimpse of his smooth, firm chest—taut with latent power. Willow swallowed hard. Her mind, initially blank with confusion—*How did I end up here? Wasn’t I sleeping on the camp bed last night?*— soon spiraled into: *Holy crap! Waking u