Denise's voice came softly from behind, “I want to be your wife.” Her voice was incredibly gentle, but it sounded like a wraith to Keaton’s ears.

Keaton didn’t respond to her words. Instead, he opened the window. The snow and wind rushed in. It chilled Denise to the bones and made her shiver all over.

Denise felt a surge of anger. “Keaton.”

Keaton stood tall and unaffected as if the icy air had no effect on him at all. He spoke softly, “I just want you to calm down.” His words dripped with d