Total pages in book: 102
Estimated words: 99967 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 500(@200wpm)___ 400(@250wpm)___ 333(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 99967 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 500(@200wpm)___ 400(@250wpm)___ 333(@300wpm)
I laugh and pull her in for a hug. “You did great.”
“I didn’t die,” she counters. “And it reminded me that I need to get back to Skyla’s classes. It’s not easy after a baby.”
“Girl, you pushed a human being out of your body. Like, less than two months ago. The fact you’re even here is amazing, and you need to pat yourself on the back. You’re a badass, Dani.”
Dani grins, then eyes the water again and takes a step away from it.
“Wanna take a swim?” I ask her. “I have time before Blake and I go hike.”
She shakes her head. “Nah. I don’t like water. Childhood trauma.”
I nod but don’t ask any more questions. It’s none of my business.
“Hey, pretty girls,” Billie says as she and Ava join us. “We’re going to have a girls-only cocktail hour this evening before dinner. I have a signature drink planned, and I thought it would be fun. Thoughts?”
“I’m down,” I reply.
“Me too,” Dani says.
“Girls’ cocktails?” Alex asks as she joins us. “Hell to the yes.”
Suddenly, two very attractive men join Alex. One takes her hand and kisses it, and the other slides his arm around her shoulders and kisses her temple.
And the smug smile on Alex’s face is adorable.
“Harper, this is Adam,” she gestures to the hottie holding her hand, “and this is Gabe.” The one with his arm around her shoulders grins at me. “They’re mine,” she adds with a grin.
“And we’re stealing you away,” Gabe says. “It’s throuple massage time, butterfly.”
“Oh my God, yes,” Alex says. “See you later, guys.”
She waves, and then they’re off, and I blink after them before turning to Dani and Billie.
“They’re the hottest people I’ve ever seen in my life,” I inform them.
“I know,” Billie says. “They’re so sexy. And I’m happy for them. They’ve been together as long as Connor and I have.”
“Well, I’m happy for them too,” I reply as Blake heads my way. “Hey, handsome. Everything okay?”
“It will be.” He steps behind me, wraps his arms around me, and buries his face in my neck.
“Dude, that’s my sister,” Xander says, scowling from a few feet away.
“I know,” Blake replies and kisses me again. “Let’s get out of here, sweets.”
“Have a fun day,” Billie says. “Be nice to her. I like her. Let’s keep her, okay? I’m going to add her to the text thread.”
My heart stutters. God, they’re all so sweet and welcoming.
“The goal is not to chase her away,” Blake says. “Now, stop being a brat. I’ll see you later.”
“Bye!” Billie waves, Blake takes my hand and leads me inside.
“Your family is incredible,” I inform him as we take the stairs up to our floor.
“I know.” He kisses my hand and leads us to our room. “And they obviously like you back.”
“That’s a relief.” This has been nothing like family time with Nathan’s family. I feel accepted and wanted here. Welcome. Like I’m one of them already.
As soon as we’re inside the room, I peel off my sports bra because it’s sweaty and then do the same for my leggings. “I have to change for the hike. These are too sweaty. That girl gave us a workout this morning.”
“I’m changing too,” he says, but his eyes are glued to my body.
“It doesn’t look like you’re changing. Looks like you’re staring.”
“I’m appreciating,” he counters and takes a step toward me.
“Blake, if you attack me right now, we’ll never go on a hike.” His eyes shoot up to mine, and then he cups my face.
“Okay. A hike it is. But I might fuck you in the woods.”
I scrunch up my nose. “Ew. No. I don’t want dirt and bugs in my lady bits, thank you very much. You’re a doctor, Blake. You know better than that.”
He brushes his nose over the shell of my ear. “I’ll bend you over and make you lean on a tree while I rail you from behind, baby. No dirt will touch your perfect pussy.”
I bite my lip when he drags his hands up my naked sides.
“Focus, Blake. We’re hiking.”
He backs away, and I immediately feel the loss of his touch. Maybe I was too hasty.
“Come on, sugar. The wilderness awaits.”
“How many grizzly bears do you think are on this mountain?” I ask Blake as we hike along a trail that circles around the entire ski village, and would eventually end up back in Bitterroot Valley, but we’re not hiking that far today.
“I have no idea.”
“But if you had to guess. Are we talking two? Or thirty? Or a thousand?”
“Probably somewhere between two and ten.”
“Oh, you think that’s all?” I tilt my head, thinking about it.
“Baby, it doesn’t matter how many there are. I can’t win against one.”
“Sure you can.” I grip his biceps and squeeze. “Look at that muscle. The bear would run from you in terror.”
Blake laughs and scoops his arm around my waist, then lowers his lips to mine.