Her laugh was nice. It was always good to hear Maria laugh, especially those moments when she let go and released her inhibitions. Albie's initial reaction to her noise of pain was to wince, blaming himself.
"I'll try not to make you laugh too much," he promised with a grin, moving so that she had some space. "Also, damn, woman. Your feet are freezing." He shifted further down the daybed, taking her feet into his large hands and rubbing gently. "Are you sure you haven't put an ice spell on them?"