Chapter 10. Let’s Have Some Fun

Lotus’s POV

Strong arms are shaking me awake. “Wake up.”

My eyes flutter open, and I see Louis staring down at me. There is a giant grin on his face, and he looks so happy that I can’t help but return it. He pushes off the bed and holds up a snow suit and a pair of boots.

“Get dressed.”

I cock my head to the side, not fully understanding what is going on. I try to cover myself back up with the blankets, but he pulls them off me.

“Nope. We are going sledding.”

I am out of bed faster than I have ever been before. When I was little, I would watch the city children race up and down the hills on sleds. I was never permitted to join them, for fear they might find out who I really was. My heart ached to play with them, and this offer from Louis is healing something in my soul.

Without stopping, I grab the clothes from Louis and race into the bathroom to get ready. I force myself to take care of the necessities, like the toilet and brushing m