Chapter 5

HUNT

Della stayed close to my side as we parked the Jeep and walked through town. It had started snow even though it was still early in the day, but it was mostly slush so we would manage until we get back into the mountains.

I glanced down at Della as she held onto the edge of my t-shirt, so I slipped my arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer as we walked into a Walmart store.

She looked up and smiled at me, another sweet and innocent smile that made me feel like maybe there was a chance for me to make amends for my past. I didn't know much about her, but the fact that we connected in a way, made me feel instantly protective of her.

"Why don't you get some clothes for yourself. I have to get some supplies and I'll meet you at the front," I told her.

She looked up at me with her mesmerising blue eyes and bit her bottom lip. "Are you sure?"

Those lips looked so soft and rosy that I wanted to grab her face and kiss her at that moment, but instead, I