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Chapter 5
Isabella fell asleep with pure exhaustion, but soon woke up freezing cold, and shaking. Her teeth were chattering so loud that she feared it draw in nearby savages and they would all be murdered during the night. She tried rubbing her arms and moving closer to the tree for shelter, but nothing worked. The ground was too cold. She couldn't get any heat into her body.
"Come to me, Lass," Edward ordered.
Nay, she said to herself. She would not go to him. Aye, he would provide warmth, but it was improper for a woman to lie with a man unless he was her husband, and the savage certainly wasn't her husband. Nor would he ever be she thought to herself.
If his men saw them lying together, they would think she was nothing but a common whore, perhaps they would even try to lie with her. They could even tarnish her name by telling people that she had lain with Edward. Nay, she would rather freeze.
She jumped when she heard the savage get to his feet with a sigh. He walked over to her and lay down behind her, pulling her flush against his chest. Then he, wrapped his legs around hers and covered their bodies with his plaid.
She tried to fight him.
She tried to struggle, but he wouldn't let her move. His hand was firmly placed below her breasts holding her into position. "Settle down Lass, and go to sleep. I won't let you freeze to death so there is no use fighting me," he whispered.
She had no choice other than do what he said. So, she closed her eyes and allowed herself to absorb his warmth. She soon fell asleep in the comfort of his arms.
Isabella woke the next morning with someone gently shaking her. "Isabella, it's time to wake up." When she opened her eyes, she saw Edward leaning over her. It was the first time she had the opportunity to get a good look at his face, but she couldn't move past his eyes. They were so captivating. They were like two giant emeralds sparkling in the sun, so full of light and laughter. She could easily get lost staring at them for hours.
That was when she realised that she had been staring at him, and Edward's smug grin said that he had noticed her gaping and found it amusing.
She pushed him away and tossed the plaid off her. She hadn't even realised that she had been lying in his arms that entire time. She got to her feet and dusted herself off, muttering something about freshening herself as she marched towards the stream.
Edward found the whole thing rather entertaining. It seemed that the Lady was somewhat taken with him and he was fairly proud of the fact.