Chapter 13

“Kirk?”

“Yeah?”

Leaning against him, Caroline felt the resonation in his chest as he spoke, and she realized that this was not a dream. She was lying in his arms. A blush crept up Caroline’s cheeks as she breathed in the strong scent of his cologne. “Where am I?” Caroline muttered uneasily.

“We’re in the hospital.” Kirk paused and let go of Caroline.

She was starting to move when he held her down.

“Don’t move,” he said. “You just had an operation. Get some rest.”

Caroline paled. “My kidneys

“They’re still here,” Kirk said, pointing at her back. “When I arrived, the operation was already halfway through. You were sewn up after that.

relieved. After a moment, she turned to him and asked, “Are

block they were in was only accessible by the Morrisons, so outsiders could

mischievous smile and moved away from Caroline. “What

him up and down to ensure he was not hurt and sighed in relief. Curious, she asked,

asked me to come here, and

was not convinced. “Are they that

with sincerity in his eyes, and she finally stopped doubting him. Right then, she thought of

as soon as possible.” This place belonged to Eddy, so she

so don’t worry.

sure?” Caroline asked. Kirk pushed a strand of hair out

he was implying and let out

Kirk was caressing her face with his hand. His fingers were rough. Her face felt numb with his touch, and she felt as if each stroke reached right to her heart. The mole in the corner of his eye made him look all the more seducing. Just one look at it would

and her throat

certificate is missing,” Kirk said cooly, but something in his

“Huh?”

City Hall stipulates that marriage

voice trailed off. After a moment, she lowered

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