Samantha P. O. V

The Next Morning

I carefully rolled up my sleeping bag, making sure everything was in place before stuffing it into my backpack and zipping it up.

I stayed awake all night, pretending to sleep just so I wouldn't have to deal with Adrian. But from what I could tell, he didn't sleep either. He just stood outside, watching over us this entire time.

I tightened my grip on the coat as I looked at his snow-covered body from head to toe. I couldn't help but feel bad for him, ...