The move was going successfully, until Sienna came to the bottom of the steps that led up to her chosen cottage. They were just six, but at her size, they seemed like such a challenge that it made her sigh.
"Hurry up mama." Ali called from behind, in her excited voice.
Suddenly, Geo rumbled, "Hold still," in a commanding low voice. Then he scooped Sienna into his arms, taking her by so much surprise that she squealed. With such effortless ease, as thought she weighed no more that a feather, he strode forward.
Sienna's eyes widened, her breath catching. He was supposed to carry cases and boxes, not her!
"Wait--what are you doing?!" she protested, her cheeks flushing crimson. "I am married."
"Carrying you, not proposing that we run away together or engage in an illicit affair that would get us both killed." He replied simply, as if the matter required no further explanation. His silver like eyes glinted with amusement, furry ears twitching at her sputtering.
