He resolved to take her back to the hotel and summon a physician. Her pallor troubled him, stoking fears of frostbite.

“I can manage to walk,” Millie protested weakly, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

“Are you truly capable of walking?” Marcus’ tone was both gentle and firm.

Silenced by his question, Millie’s protests died on her lips. She was so fatigued that standing seemed an insurmountable task, let alone walking.

Resignedly, she decided to relish the comfort and stability of Marcus’ arms.

She lowered her head, inhaling the fresh scent of him. It smelled so pleasing.

Huh?

affectionate puppy, Marcus inhaled sharply, his brow furrowing

This woman was endearing.

caught Marcus’ smile. Its warmth, as radiant as sunlight, was

the ice around her

Millie securely in his arms, Marcus approached the

seemed to accentuate the room’s low ceiling. The sound

departure, Derek quickly took a sip of

on the mission to find Millie, Mr. Thomas’ stern countenance had

had been compounded after discovering the snow pit and worrying that Millie

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