He carried her inside the cottage immediately when they were out of the water. The cottage was so warm and homely, that she wanted to relax in it.
Feeling exhausted, she limped into his arms, seeking warmth in them. She didn't care anymore, so she allowed him to take care of her. The moment she allowed his confession to sink into her head, it already broke her resolve.
Damien wanted to say something but he shut his mouth and walked across the room to get her a towel. Bringing it back, he dried her wet hair with it, and proceeded to clean off her body with the towel, but the wet clothes were hindering him.
He waited for her to complain or talk, and when she didn't say anything, he dropped his hand on the zip of her gown at the back, and started unzipping it.
