Chapter 254

"Nathan!" His voice echoed through the hallway as he rapped his knuckles against the bathroom door.

The silence from within sent a sharp pang of worry through his chest.

"Evelyn! Answer me!" His tone grew more urgent, laced with a rising panic that tightened his throat.

Finally, a faint, pained groan broke through the tense quiet. "Ugh…"

That was all it took.

Nathan twisted the doorknob, shoving the door open without hesitation.

The sight before him stole his breath.

His pupils contracted sharply, heat flooding his veins in an instant.

Evelyn lay sprawled across the cold tiles, her lithe figure completely exposed—every graceful curve, every inch of smooth skin laid bare under his stunned gaze.

Her long legs, the delicate swell of her chest, even—

His jaw clenched.

Evelyn’s eyes flew open, locking onto Nathan’s frozen form in the doorway.

A furious blush exploded across her cheeks as a sharp scream tore from her lips. "Nathan! You—close your eyes right now!"

Her voice trembled with mortification as she scrambled to cover herself, hands darting to shield her chest and thighs.

But her frantic movements only accentuated her natural allure, making her appear even more devastatingly beautiful in her flustered state.

Nathan’s gaze darkened, something unreadable flickering in his eyes as he took her in.

His Adam’s apple bobbed visibly before he moved.

Without a word, he snatched a nearby towel and tossed it over her.

Then he stepped closer.

Bending down, he scooped her into his arms effortlessly, her warm skin searing against his. A rush of desire flared within him, just for a heartbeat, before he forced it down.

Carrying her to the bed, he set her down gently.

Evelyn immediately yanked the blanket over herself, shielding her body from his lingering stare.

"Where are you hurt?" Nathan’s voice was low, rough with an unintentional huskiness that sent a shiver down her spine.

Evelyn’s cheeks burned hotter.

She bit her lip before muttering, "My… my hip."

An awkward tension flickered across Nathan’s face.

He turned his head slightly, clearing his throat as if to regain his composure.

Without another word, he strode back to the bathroom, retrieved her clothes, and placed them neatly beside her on the bed.