"Can you help me up?"
Melody asked Adam as he returned from sending off Max. She bit her lip the moment the words left her mouth. Adam paused, giving her a questioning look and she knew why. But it was too late and she had already said the words. Melanie probably wouldn't have asked for help. She was too independent and proud.
But she was not Melanie. She wanted him near her. She wanted to feel his presence, his warmth, and couldn't think of anything else to say that wouldn't sound odd or desperate.
When Adam didn't move right away and simply stared at her, she froze. Maybe she'd made a mistake. Maybe she'd overstepped. Her fingers curled slightly into the blanket, and she started to turn her face away.
But before she could, he stepped forward in two long strides and leaned down, slipping his arms under her with ease. "Your wish is my command, my sweet little Melon..." he murmured in a low affectionate tone.
