" It is a long journey with many cold nights ahead.”

“Wouldn’t you just love that.”

“I would, yes.” He grins at me.

“I’d rather freeze, thank you.” 

“Would you? I should like to think I could have you in my arms before we return to the tribe.”

My face feels like it’s burning with humiliation. “That will never happen.”

“That sounds like a challenge.”

“Or common sense. "

― Ruby Dixon , Barbarian's Lady (Ice Planet Barbarians, #14)