In the car, the heater was on full blast, yet her body remained so cold.
He continuously rubbed her small hands, hoping she could get a bit warmer.
She let out a muffled groan, and her attractive eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.
"Are you awake?" He eagerly wanted to get her response, but after she let out that groan, there was no further reaction.
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at the nearest hospital. He carried her, striding quickly through the hospital doors.
...
Outside the window, a steady rain began to fall, rain droplets pattering against the window with a continuous sound.
He stood in front of the window, watching the endless rain for a long time, lost in thought.
He always felt like he was invincible, yet why couldn't he even protect his own woman? She stayed by his side, suffering one hurt after another.
"Asher Land..."
