They both could have been killed today. Her attraction to him was wrong, especially here and now, but she couldn’t stop her body’s reaction to his nearness. It was a simple biological response to surviving a deadly situation. What she really wanted was his arms around her, holding her tight to his chest, but wasn’t about to act on it. She decided to make the most of the comfort he offered and closed her eyes, savoring his warmth and weakness. After a few minutes, the trembling in her muscles stopped. Her brain scolded her once again, reminding her of her delegation as a renowned officer and guard whose primary duty is to keep them alive.
They drove toward North Town in silence. He suspected the men stayed quiet to calm him down as much as to hide the details of what had happened in that g
