Being still wrapped in Finnick's arms was fortunate for Annie, who startled despite herself, her stomach seizing up as she half-stumbled into the crook of his elbow. Turning in against Finnick allowed her a handful of seconds to collect herself without Sara seeing, but Annie kept a hand clamped hard over his wrist even when she turned back and offered the girl a small smile.

"It is cold out here," she allowed, but made no move to step inside yet.