Hope flies in on a gargoyle's wings. Determined to reach her friend in the village across the moor, midwife's apprentice Sorrel sets out on the eve of a dangerous snowstorm. When snow buries the road, Sorrel finds herself lost and on the verge of collapse—until an unexpected savior falls from the sky. Soon, it's not just the snow that threatens to sweep Sorrel away. Gargoyle messenger Elnoreth has spent the last five years grieving his mate and avoiding the humans who caused her death. When a gust of wind throws him Sorrel's way, he's shocked to find how wrong he was about humankind. Compared to Elnor, Sorrel is small and incredibly fragile—and she desperately needs his help to survive. Elnoreth's protective instincts might not be the only thing that's awakening. This fantasy romance novelette contains sweet paranormal romance and no spice.