He now knew that Addison held him in her heart; otherwise, she wouldn't have worried about how he would feel if she came down facing Chase alone, especially when she already possessed a trump card that could protect her from him. That realization eased something deep in Levi's chest.
After holding her for a while longer, Levi finally released her. Only then did he realize he was still naked. He stiffened instantly, acutely aware of Addison's warm body pressed against his cold skin.
He had only just managed to suppress his raging desire after plunging into the cold lake, calming it had taken far longer than he cared to admit, and only once the heat subsided had he been able to relax.
That fragile calm was shattered when a warrior came looking for him with urgent news, and that was that they had captured one of the attackers from the previous day.
