She clung to him, giggling. "I didn't like it before, but I just saw how amazing my husband looked skiing, and now I love it. So I want to learn. I'm going to get as good as my husband so I don't give those other women any chance to get close to you. Hmph!"
A hint of a smile finally touched his face.
In truth, it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman—everyone likes to feel cared for by the person they love.
And so, the two of them returned to the ski slopes.
By the end of the day, Naomi Shaw ached all over from falling. She felt like her body had been completely dismantled, especially her backside. She deeply regretted putting on a brave face and insisting she wanted to learn to ski just to keep him with her. 'I swear I'm never skiing again as long as I live,' she thought.
Back in their room, she didn't even have the energy to go downstairs for dinner. Julian Donovan deferred to her wishes and ordered room service. As soon as she finished eating, she fell fast asleep.
