Chapter 164

Helena woke up to the sunlight on her face, along with the cold wind, and as it hit her face, she immediately felt a warmth similar to a campfire surrounding her, spreading through her body.

She felt strong and very warm arms closing around her. She opened her eyes and turned to John, who was already awake.

He ran his hands through her hair and pulled out a leaf, discarding it.

His black eyes were watching her, and she got lost in them, intense and enigmatic.

Helena realized she was naked, yet she felt much warmer naked in John’s arms than when she climbed the mountain wrapped in the blanket, which was now lying on top of her. John had retrieved it on the trail and shaken it as much as he could to remove the ice.

He leaned in and kissed her lips, and that gentle touch made her sink into the memories of the previous night.

The commander’s arms holding her, his lips traveling over her body...

When he penetrated her, Helena thanked that