Chapter 18 I Can Support You

The man's kiss was completely irresistible to Lila Cross. She submitted passively to his kiss—until— "Ouch!" When Adrian Quinn's strong hand gripped her shoulder, Lila couldn't help but gasp in pain. The intimate moment shattered. Adrian sat up, frowning. "What's wrong?" Even though he had been momentarily lost in the moment, Adrian had carefully avoided her injured wrist. How could pressing on her shoulder cause such pain? "It's nothing." Lila winced, unable to rise from the bed. Just then, Adrian's hand had pressed directly onto her wounded shoulder! Sensing something was wrong, Adrian reached out and swiftly pulled down her clothes. The bandage on her shoulder was already stained red with seeping blood. Adrian's eyes flashed with anger. "That bastard did this?" "No." "It was just an accident at work." Exposed to the air, her left shoulder made Lila uncomfortable. She tried to sit up, but Adrian gently held her down. With careful hands, he unwound the bandage. Though the wound wasn't