Chapter 16
They spent the next hour gathering provisions they could easily carry with them before lying down inside the hut. Uwe had decided to try and sleep a few hours in the afternoon before embarking on their journey at nightfall.
But the thrill of this new adventure kept Lotte wide awake, and judging by Uwe’s breathing, he felt the same. She propped herself on her elbows to study his handsome face. His deep blue eyes were closed while the curved lips lay slightly opened in a smile, revealing a row of white teeth. After being away from civilization for several days, the beginning of a beard was sprouting on the soft skin of his cheeks.
She couldn’t resist, and traced a finger along his jawline. He opened his eyes, and his breathing sped up. Lotte hesitated, not sure what to do next,
