He simply nodded as she affirmed his place in the group. What else was there to say? Even if he opened his mouth nothing would have come out--especially when she squeezed his face again, showing her clear kindness and open-heartedness. How had their group possibly found her?

"Like I said," he grinned "The kindest person. Maybe ever."
"But you're right. I think with our group, there's nothing we can't do."

He looked deep into her eyes, deep into those intelligent yellow orbs, so naive and yet so wise. Winter was a mystery to him, a big wonderful mystery that made his heart swell and his whole body feel--

"What's that for you?" he asked, suddenly plucking her hands off his face and looking away. His heart beating a little too quickly.
"What are you trying to find?"