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Her eyes open. She cradles my cheek in her hand and draws me in for a kiss. “I don’t either. I really am sorry for overreacting today. I promise I won’t do it again.”
“I’m sorry too. Next time I’ll talk to you before I make any big decisions.”
“See?” she says proudly. “We’re good at this relationship stuff.”
“And we’re only going to get better. Are you really moving in with me?”
“If you’re sure you’re ready for my brand of crazy.”
“I was born ready.”
Epilogue
Two years later
Abby
“Come on, baby,” Drake pants.
I’m convinced he’s part animal. The man just doesn’t stop. He has more stamina than what I believe is humanly possible, and he’s used that stamina to push my body further than it’s ever gone. And it feels so damn good it hurts. My legs are a quivering mass of Jell-O, and I’m not sure how much longer I’m going to last.
“Oh, God,” I moan.
“Come on, Abigail. Almost there, baby.”
“I think you said that to me last night in bed.” I plow forward even though I want nothing more than to give up. Drake’s ass bounces in front of me, and it’s the only thing keeping me going.
“I’ll say it to you again tonight if you get your tight little ass to the top of this hill.”
“There better be some warm brownies or freshly baked chocolate chip cookies up there, or I’m never hiking with you again.”
“There aren’t any baked goods, but I promise you’ll love what I have planned.”
“I better,” I huff. “Because my lungs are on fire.”
I see Drake stop up ahead, so I dig in and then nearly collapse beside him. Hands on my knees, I hunch forward to try to catch my breath. It pisses me off that he’s standing with his hands on his hips, staring at God knows what, and he’s not even breaking a sweat.
His warm hand lands on my back, and I shake it off. “You’re not human.”
“Come on, it wasn’t that bad.”
“You’re right. It was worse.”
Drake laughs. “Stand up.”
“I’m not sure I can.”
With a hand to my arm and another on my back, he helps me to standing, and I nearly lose my breath again.
“Oh my…” I look out over the most spectacular view of the snowcapped mountains. A lake below glistens in the afternoon sun. “This is heaven on Earth.”
“I think so too.” His fingers link with mine. “But I didn’t bring you up here for the view.”
“You didn’t?” I look up at him.
“Nope.” He removes his backpack and reaches inside, pulling out a rolled-up paper. “Remember when we promised to talk through any big decisions?”
“Yes.”
