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“I know you were. What you went through was absolutely terrifying.”
She finally calmed down and completely relaxed. Once again, she snuggled close to him and fell asleep.
Micah was worried about the effect her fall had. He had never seen her show any kind of fear, ever, and she had been in a couple of hairy situations. Satisfied that she was asleep and was okay, he soon fell asleep.
Lucy was fine the next morning and insisted on buying breakfast. Elise walked by their table and the two women locked eyes. Then, Lucy grinned, and Elise grimaced, marching away.
Laughing, she said, “It seems that you have an admirer.”
Micah shrugged and said, “I guess that I’m simply irresistible to everyone.”
Then, he added, “You have a couple of admirers, yourself.”
Lucy didn’t say anything.
“Have you given any thought about when you are going home?” he asked.
“No,” Lucy replied, frowning.
A few hours later, Micah was about to lose his mind from all of the paperwork that he had been focusing on. He thought about going for a walk in the mountains, but considering what had happened the day before, he decided against it. If he was home where he knew every inch of the mountains, it would be one thing. However, yesterday proved that they didn’t know the area and it could be dangerous.
He had enjoyed Dillon’s company so he decided to pop over there.
“Hey, man. How is Lucy?”
“Back to her stubborn self.” Micah laughed. “Thanks for sending Josh to look her over. I feel better.”
“That river has a habit of pulling people in. One of my friend’s wives fell in and he had to rescue her. Zeke managed to slide into the river, too. It looks so calm and peaceful on the outside, but it is murderous underneath.”
Micah was about to say, “Just like this town,” but the bell on the door jingled and Alexis walked in.
“Good morning, Dillon,” she said.
“Good morning, Alexis,” Dillon replied.
She browsed around for a few minutes and picked up a couple of hoodies and a few items that were clearly meant for kids.
“There are a couple of littles staying at the resort and they are absolutely adorable,” Alexis said. “I wanted to get them something.”
She put the items on the counter and pulled out her credit card. Alexis looked at Micah, smiled politely, and nodded.
“I’ll see you later,” she said, taking her receipt and walking out the door.
Dillon stared after her in disbelief.
“I wonder what in the world is wrong with her,” he said. “I wonder if she was diagnosed with a terminal illness and is trying to get right with the world before she dies. She always hits on the new guys who come to town, and she isnevernice – not even to children.”
“Maybe she’s changed and turned over a new leaf in life.”
Laughing, Dillon said, “I don’t think that any of the Faisons can change. They’re born evil. I doubt if they even have a soul.”
Later that night, Micah and Lucy ate dinner at a small mom and pop diner and then went for a walk under the starry sky. They held hands, enjoying the night in a comfortable silence. It was getting late, so they went back to the inn.
Micah stood outside of her room long enough to hug her and kiss her, his mouth once again expressing a need.
“Good night,” he said, heading into his room.
He laid in his bed, staring up at the ceiling, wondering if she felt the physical need to connect as much as he did.
