This was something that they would often do whenever it was cold. Before this, when he warmed her hands, it would warm her heart too, but now... it merely gave her a sense of trepidation.

Because she had no idea what he was trying to do.

She squirmed uncomfortably and tried to pull her hands back, but his fingers were firmly wrapped around them, not letting her pull away.

"Mr. Valor..."

"Call me Jack. Haven't you always called me Jack?"

She pursed her lips tightly.

"Consider it an order. C