“Much better. That rosy color suits you. Same as that flush you get when you come.”
Nate turned to find Donner raking him with his gaze, appreciation flaring in his eyes. He swallowed and remembered the risk Donner took in saving his hide. “Thank you. No one has cared enough for me to step up before and certainly not like that.”
Donner tilted his head. “Why not?”
“I don’t make a habit of needing rescuing. Especially from icy lakes.” He angled himself to allow the water to glide over his shoulders and down his back. Another look at Donner caused his curiosity to ping. Donner still wore the same clothes, minus the coat, that he’d had on when entering the water after Nate. Yet, something didn’t quite seem right. “How did you get dry already? You were just about as soaking wet as I was. Jus
