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“There’s nobody else I’d rather share it with.” Leaning down, I brush my lips against hers. “Why don’t you explore the area while I unpack the car?”

“Let me help.”

“I’ve got it,” I say, slapping her ass. “Go look around.”

My eyes keep gravitating toward her as I set up our tent. I’m looking forward to having her all to myself for the next few days.

“Hey, Gray, where are the amenities?”

“There isn’t any.”

“What do you mean there isn’t any? Where do we shower?” I point to the lake, and her eyes widen. “What if I need to use the bathroom?”

I was wondering how long it would take before she noticed. Standing, I reach into the trunk of the Range Rover for the shovel and a roll of toilet paper, holding them up in the air.

“You’re shitting me?”

“Nope.”

She folds her arms over her chest, and I bite back a smile. This woman amuses me to no end. “I’m not doing my business in front of you, Grayson.”

“I’m not asking you to. I love you and all, but that’s a side of you I can do without seeing.” I point toward the trees that surround our campsite. “You can go over there.”

“In the forest, by myself?”

“Uh-huh.”

“But isn’t there like wild animals around here? What if I come into contact with a coyote… or worse still, a bear?”

“Then my heart goes out to them, may they rest in peace.”

“Your heart goes out to them?” she screeches, making me laugh.

“Carlee, I’ve been on the receiving end of your ninja skills. These wild animals you speak of won’t stand a chance.”

Chapter 19

Grayson

“Isn’t this the life?” I ask Carlee as I lift the perfectly golden-brown marshmallow off the flame, bringing it toward her.

“It sure is,” she answers with a breathy sigh. She’s nestled sideways on my lap in front of the campfire, with a graham cracker lying ready in each palm. There’s a square of chocolate sitting on top of the one in her right hand as she awaits the last component of her smore. “I know I’ve already said it, but thanks for bringing me here. I’ve never been on a vacation before.”

That statement makes me so sad. This will be the first of many for her. I’m going to make it my mission in life to give her everything she’s missed out on.

“It’s been my pleasure, sunshine.” I use my free hand to tuck her hair behind her ear, so I can place a chaste kiss on her neck, letting my lips linger for a beat.

I’ve loved our time together, maybe we can make this a regular thing… bring our kids here one day. Oh, that’s right, she doesn’t want to procreate. My stomach drops at the thought. I always saw kids in my future, I’d be an awesome dad just like my father was, but if I had to choose between having a family, and Carlee, I’d pick her any day of the week.

I watch as she squishes it all together and brings the smore to her mouth. I swear this is about her tenth one. Luckily, I came prepared for her huge appetite.

We’ve had the best day; she’s taken to the outdoors like a pro. After setting up camp, we collected firewood, where I managed to show off my excellent ax-wielding skills as I chopped some of the bigger pieces into smaller ones. She got all hot and bothered as she watched on, I caught her fanning her face more than once.

After lunch, we went for a long hike and explored the area further.

“Mmm,” she moans, and the sound goes straight to my cock. I’ve been on my best behavior all day, but I’ve just about reached my limit. I plan to rectify that as soon as we’re hunkered down for the night. Knowing Carlee and her love of food though, that could be damn hours away.

This place has always held special memories for me, even more so now I’ve got to experience it with her.