Chapter 16

Jasper reached out to touch her forehead. He said hoarsely, "Your fever's gone down. How are you feeling?" "Much better…" Evelyn answered sheepishly. She suddenly felt something and blanched. Cutting him an incredulous look, she snapped, "Jasper! Control yourself! I'm sick!" To his credit, Jasper winced as embarrassment crept over his handsome features. Whatever Evelyn had felt under the sheets was entirely out of his control. He shoved her away by half an arm's length and grew indignant. "What did you take me for? I'm a normal, healthy, adult male. If anything, this just proves I'm in my prime!" Defensive, he lifted the covers and bolted out of bed. He then made a beeline for the bathroom, where he immediately took a cold shower. Evelyn was a tempting existence that should not be taken lightly. If Jasper did not have such strong self-control, he might have let his instincts take over and devour her. … While Evelyn was sick, she did not receive any word from Jasper on upcoming s