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

This woman was endearing.

Its warmth, as

ice

in his arms, Marcus approached

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

departure, Derek quickly took a sip

stern countenance had kept them on edge, so anxious that they

compounded after discovering the snow pit and worrying that Millie might

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