Acutely aware of the fact that she was resting on his chest, Anastasia shot up straight. "I— I am sorry," she murmured an apology. She wondered how long she had slept with him cradling her in his arms. It was his warmth that was so soothing to her that she had fallen into a deep sleep.
"We will be stopping here for the rest of the night," Ileus too a deep breath before replying and got down from the horse.
