Chapter 28

Xavier leaned toward Lily, his presence making the air around her feel electric. "Come home with me?" he asked, his breathing heavy with desire. Despite being enveloped by his intense masculine energy, Lily's mind remained crystal clear. She was calculating whether she could find another way to get the hospital records if she refused Xavier, but she knew there was none. The tension in the car shifted from confrontational to passionate as she remained still, allowing Xavier's lips to find hers. The first late autumn rain arrived unexpectedly, with the car's headlights illuminating the empty street ahead while raindrops trickled down the windows. The sound of rain mingled with Xavier's husky breathing as he grabbed her resistant hand from his chest. After days of abstinence, he could barely control himself, wanting to take her right there. He did not seem to care about her hesitation or wait for any agreement. Instead, his hands lifted her, pulling her fully onto his lap, determined