“I’m going to be chivalrous right now and carry you to safety.” Her expression softened. “Okay,” she breathed. “Really? You’re not going to fight me on that?” Her only response was to slump into his arms. Adrian set his cheek against the top of her head, briefly enjoying the closeness of her, the knowledge that she was okay. That they were both okay. Then he bent down and lifted her into his arms.
