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Munch. Munch. Munch.
“I’m worried he’ll think I’m totally nuts and won’t want anything to do with me.”
Munch. Munch. Munch.
“I’m worried no one will ever love me, and at the same time, I don’t think I can let anyone love me.”
Munch. Munch. Choke.
Okay, he didn’t really choke. But she could kind of imagine him choking on that last part. It was a big one.
The door beside her opened and she screamed, trying to jump sideways only to slam into the middle console. She let out a pained squeak.
“Shit. Sorry, Greer. Are you all right? Did you hurt yourself?”
He was standing in the open doorway, snow falling down around him. It was going to land on her. Her breathing came in sharp pants.
“I . . . I can’t.”
“It’s all right. You’re okay.” He grasped hold of her hands in his. The shock of how cold his were penetrated her fear.
It wasn’t okay, though. It really wasn’t. The snow was coming down fast and hard.
At least they weren’t driving anymore. But still . . . she couldn’t.
“It’s so cold.”
“Shit. Okay, baby. We’re going to move really quickly, all right?”
“I don’t know if I can.”
He cupped her chin in his hand. She expected some sort of pep talk. Where he’d tell her she could do anything.
“What do you need, then?” he asked.
“W-what?” What did she need? When was the last time anyone had asked her that?
“What do you need to make it into the hotel room?”
“I don’t . . . I don’t know.”
“Yes, you do.”
“N-no snow on my s-skin.”
“All right. I can do that.” He undid her belt. Then, grabbing his jacket, he drew it off her and wrapped it around her shoulders and head.
“Good?”
“Yes, thank you.” Not only would it keep the snow off her face, but it would keep her warm too.
Don’t look at the snow.
“I’m going to lift you out now.”
She appreciated his warning as she clutched her handbag to her chest while he picked her up.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
