Now, only Mitchel and Raegan were left in the room.
Noticing that Mitchelâs jaw was red and swollen, Raegan guided him to sit on the sofa.
âWait here.
â
She quickly fetched a piece of ice from the freezer, wrapped it in gauze, and then gently applied it to his jaw.
On the sofa, Mitchelâs tall frame made the space seem almost too small.
To be able to apply the cold compress better, Raegan knelt on the sofa, her one leg bent for balance.
Mitchelâs eyes were captivating.
They were deep and attractive, with an almost vortex-like intensity at their center that seemed to draw people in whenever he gazed at them.
Raeganâs heart raced.
Feeling uncomfortable under his intense gaze, she bit her lip and urged, âClose your eyes.
â
âWhy? Feeling shy?â Mitchel teased with a light chuckle.
He found her shy expression endearing.
âThen do it yourself.
â Raegan gave him the ice pack.
But he caught her wrist with a gentle, yet firm grip and drew her closer as if into an embrace.
âHelp me, and Iâll behave,â Mitchel said, his voice low and slightly husky.
It was easy to miss if one was not paying close attention.
With that, he closed his eyes and rested his hand on her slender waist.
With his eyes shut, the mesmerizing power of his gaze was hidden, drawing attention instead to the strong lines of his face.
Distinct yet delicate.
Even with his eyes closed, Mitchelâs appearance remained striking.
His long, straight eyelashes added to his allure.
Raegan could not help but marvel at his handsome features.
How blessed he was.
However, more than his looks, what surprised her was his instinct to protect her from Alexisâ slap.
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The memory of Alexisâ eyes rolling in frustration and being escorted away brought a sense of satisfaction to Raegan.
With these thoughts, Raegan tended to Mitchel in a gentler manner.
But in a fleeting moment of distraction, her hand accidentally brushed against his lips.
His lips were unexpectedly soft and delicate.
At the unexpected contact, Raegan felt a jolt in her body.
âThatâs enough,â she murmured, eager to escape the moment.
However, Mitchel firmly grasped her waist and lifted her onto his lap.