Tilly shuddered, her teeth chattering every few seconds. She definitely wasn’t adapted to the cold weather yet, and she hadn’t planned to be. The poor girl wrapped herself in her coat and shawl, desperately looking for warmth. You felt bad for her.

In one smooth motion, you moved close, wrapping one arm around her, pulling Tilly close.

She stiffened, but did not reject your touch. In fact, she embraced it. How could she say no to such a generous offer?