With a sigh, he moves behind her and scoops her up gently into his arms.

"What are you doing?" she asks, surprised.

"I'm taking you back to your bedroom. Isn't it obvious?"

She raises an eyebrow. "With your crab walk?"

At a loss for words, she just stares, her jaw dropping in shock.

Once he reaches her bedroom, he carefully sets her down on the bed. She winces in pain as she lands.

"Is it that bad?" His voice softens with concern.

She nods, her face showing the discomfort.

"You'll be okay," he ...