Ethan wrapped Olivia tightly in his embrace, warming her up.

She buried her face in his chest, circling her hands around his waist. "Don't move. Let me hug you."

Solitude had been her sole companion all these years, rain or shine.

Like a bird flying restlessly, she now hoped for a place to take a break.

"Okay." He cooperated meekly, hugging her silently in the shade of stars.

They knew each other long enough for him to know her like the back of his hand.

His deep, masculine voice rang in her ears. "I'm here, Liv."

She listened to his pounding heart and stayed that way for a while.

It wasn't until Olivia started sweating that she released Ethan.

"Feeling better?" he asked.

She was fully recharged. "Much better. I'm hungry. Anything to eat?"

"Hold on." He carried her to the couch.

She didn't switch the lights on. The starlight projector was enough to light up the whole house.

The sound of sizzling came from the kitchen. Soon, Ethan served two plates of steak and took out