When Everly finally snapped out of her initial shock, she found herself in an elevator, still being cradled in Jeremy's arms. This was a first for her—being carried by a man, no less in such an intimate bridal style. Her typical run-ins with men usually involved her giving them a good beating and slamming them to the ground.
But then, she thought, this was a golden opportunity to feel like the leading lady in a cheesy romance movie, especially since the guy was so drop-dead gorgeous. So, Everly did what any self-respecting protagonist would do: she threw her arms around Jeremy's neck, nestled her head against his chest, and rubbed her cheek against it, like a cat marking its territory.
