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“We’re here.”
I jumped at the deep voice in my ear.
“You fell asleep,” Zach said, brushing his thumb along my jaw.
“Oh.” I shivered at the soft touch.
He sat back, letting me up.
Stretching my arms up and over my head, I dropped them when I realized we had parked somewhere that I had never been before. “Sorry for falling asleep.”
“Don’t be. You were obviously tired.”
I was. All of these new unknown emotions running through me were not the norm for me, and I didn’t know how to deal with them.
“Whatever you’re thinking, Moonbeam. I won’t hurt you.” He kissed me softly on the mouth. “Any pain I cause you will be because you ask for it.”
My core clenched at that thought.
He grinned, running his thumb over my bottom lip. “Look.” He pinched my chin, turning my head toward the front of the car.
My eyes widened. “Oh, Zach.” I opened the door and slid out of the vehicle before he had a chance to respond.
We were on top of Stanley’s Peak. I knew because I had seen the pictures from Meadow’s phone.
“Do you like it?”
“Like it?” I repeated, rushing to Zach’s side. “It’s beautiful.”
“I agree.” Yet he wasn’t looking at the scenery, but at me instead.
My cheeks burned. “I’ve never been here before,” I said, turning around and gazing out at the scenery before us. It was late into the night and the moon had risen just above our small town. If you looked close enough, you could see all of our homes in the far-off distance.
“You know what it is?” Zach grabbed my hand, pulling me back against him.
“Stanley’s Peak,” I answered.
His body stiffened. “Have you been here before?”
“No.” I frowned. “Have you?”
“No,” he growled. “I’ve never thought anyone was worthy of coming up here with me until now.”
“I’m not sure if I should think you’re cocky or take that as a compliment.”
Zach turned me in his arms. “I am cocky, Luna, so take it however you want. But I earned that shit.” He pushed me up against the side of his SUV.
“Zach,” I breathed gripping his jacket. “I’m not accusing you of anything.”
He gripped my hips, pulling me against him. “I never said you were.”
I cupped his nape, running my fingers through the soft hair.
His dark eyes met mine. Something switched between us. I was close with everyone else but when it came to Zach, our friendship had always been deeper than what I shared with the rest of our friends. He liked my quirks. Never teased me about enjoying my food or was on me when I decided to start running. He may have been quiet with everyone else but he sure as hell talked to me.
“Thank you for bringing me here,” I whispered, pulling his shirt from the waist band of his pants.
His brows narrowed but he didn’t stop me.
