14
Celia
“Wake up, doll.”
I snuggled into a hard body and didn’t want to move. A hand stroked down my back.
“The snow’s still coming down. We need to leave to make it to Slate Springs before the pass closes.”
Walker’s words had me opening my eyes. My head was on Luke’s shoulder, my hand tossed over his waist. While he wasn’t asleep, he remained still. The sky was just starting to brighten, but through the window I could see the thick flakes still falling. Heavier even than when we rode into town.
I glanced up at Walker, who wore pants and an unbuttoned shirt.
“It will close in the next few hours?” I asked, then cleared my throat. It was rough from sleep.
Luke shifted and sat up. I was amazed that I’d slept so well, and using him as a pillow. I’d always slept on my own side of the b
