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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?

she doing? Noticing that Millie was sniffing him, almost like an affectionate puppy, Marcus inhaled sharply, his brow furrowing before a faint smile tugged at

This woman was endearing.

looked up, she caught Marcus’ smile. Its

the ice around her heart was melting incrementally

securely in his arms, Marcus

towering frame seemed to accentuate the room’s low ceiling. The sound of their movement drew the attention of those

Derek

on the mission to find Millie, Mr. Thomas’ stern countenance had kept them on edge, so

fears had been compounded after discovering the snow pit