Chapter 17
That night they slept embraced among other reasons to protect them of the cold that the salamander could hardly dissipate.
Ivo woke up in the middle of the morning and placed hot water in the still-lit fire to prepare breakfast and then awaken Lian. The young man was constantly invaded by feelings of tenderness for his mate and the ardent night before had helped to increase them. He peered into the small window and looked out. The whole field was white so overnight must have been a heavy snowstorm. At that moment no flakes were falling but when he saw other yurts visible from the window, he guessed that it would be difficult for him to open the door of the small house, and once he had done it, he would have to shovel snow to clear the entrance.
As the water was already boilin
