Chapter 54

Michael didn’t take Ruby far; instead, he took her to another room and gently laid her down on the bed. Ruby knew she was in safe hands, so she refused to let go of his strong arm. She opened her beautiful eyes slightly, which looked half-bright and half-blurry in the soft light. Michael's breath caught, though he knew he shouldn't feel emotional about Ruby at this moment. But the truth was that the way Ruby was looking at him could stir any man’s heart. Ruby gathered herself a little. She realized she was safe. She curled up in the blanket, her long hair spread across the pillow behind her head. But the discomfort within her body tormented her, leaving her feeling restless. She looked at Michael, as though her self-control was slipping away, and suddenly she felt an urge to hold him close. “Could… could you hold me?” she whispered softly, her voice carrying a slight tremble, as if she was struggling with the warmth and coldness within herself. Michael understood what she needed. He ex