*Garan and Maeve*

“I don’t want any more of that infernal tea,” Garan huffed at Maeve as she offered him a steaming mug.

“Then freeze,” Maeve shrugged, setting the mug in the snow next to Garan.

“You’re insufferable,” he said.

“I believe the words you’re looking for are ‘Thank you, Maeve, for considering both my hydration and body temperature. I don’t know what I would do without your forethought and kindness despite my best efforts to make ...