"I need to rest now. Leonel, please, let's not create a scene."

Before she could finish her thought, Leonel suddenly scooped her up in a perfect princess carry. Caught off guard, Alexis began pounding on his shoulder.

"Put me down! What are you doing?" she demanded.

Undeterred, Leonel opened the door with one hand, still holding her.

As they moved through the hallway, a cool draft swept through, prompting Alexis to instinctively draw closer to Leonel for warmth.