He simply carried me princess-style from the bed , and no matter how much I told him I could walk on my own , it went in one ear and out the other .
Hold on tight , he ordered when I didn't know how to position myself against his solid chest .
Hesitantly , I raised my hands and wrapped them behind his strong neck .
Closer .
Am I that unpleasant to you ? He shot me a cold glare that could kill , and I shook my head frantically , like a doll with a loose spring. My fingers laced behind his neck .
His powerful heartbeat echoed against my side , and I fought the urge to let my eyes wander over his masculine features .
That fiery red hair swirled and danced with his every step through the castle corridors and down the stairs , as if he carried no weight at all .
His skin felt so warm , a
