Vera's POV
Vera was caught in a cold winter flurry, Dan by her side as he viewed the swirling snow in the winter wonderland of the north for the first time. There was wonder in his eyes as he took it all in, but then he was looking at her with that wonder and she grew warm and tingly despite the cold.
They drew together until their foreheads touched and his warm breath feathered against her cheek. She had a sudden yearning to know what it would feel like to be kissed and she lifted her chin towards his. Then he was gone and the world was buried in heavy snow and the wind howled.
She was scared having never seen so much snow before and she desperately missed her brother who'd always made her feel so safe…
