A Date (2)

Gideon held her hand firmly even while they were already inside the carriage.

"Is this really necessary?" Freya questioned with one lifted brow.

"It's cold. Holding hands like this will keep each other warm," Gideon reasoned. "Although, I can always cuddle you as well, but I don't want to rush you on things. Holding hands like this will do for now."

Freya fought off the urge to smile at his words. This was all her fault anyway. She had declared how she already accepted Gideon as her mate in front of him, so she might as well give the man some slack to act like this with her.