Valerie We continued on, my teeth chattering and my body aching from the constant shivering. My wet clothes under my coat and jeans felt like ice cubes stuck to my skin and I was sure I would turn into a popsicle if I didn’t find heat soon. The storm had worsened and the wind alone made it difficult to stand. On more than one occasion, Cam had to offer assist to keep me upright. It was when the next gust of wind threatened my balance that I felt a tug on the scarf bundled close to my chin, making my head tilt up towards the falling snow. “Come here.” The Alpha towered over me, with snow stuck to his beard and his hair as it whipped around his face. He unzipped his coat before crouching to my level. He placed one arm behind my back and the other under my legs, then stood with me in his

