Alvin nodded toward Kolton before stepping out of the room, making sure to pull the door shut behind him.
Kimi stole a quick glance at Kolton before squeezing her eyes closed again.
Kolton remained motionless beside the bed, his gaze fixed on her pale face. The silence stretched between them, heavy with unspoken words.
Finally, he reached for the soft blanket at the foot of the bed and gently drew it over her trembling form.
The instant the warm fabric settled over her body, Kimi felt some of the tension leave her muscles. The comfort wrapped around her like a gentle embrace, easing the shivers that had been wracking her frame.
She kept her eyes firmly shut, feeling herself drift toward the edge of consciousness. The fever and persistent headache were pulling her under like a tide.
The mattress shifted slightly as Kolton settled beside her. His familiar scent washed over her, a mixture of cedar and something uniquely him.
