Chapter 60

Taking both of Danny’s hands in his, Evan said, “And, I happen to know where there is a very large, very comfortable bed and a very understanding landlady.”

“Mmm, sounds delightful.” Danny looked around and noticed the day was slipping away from them. “It’s getting late anyway. And we don’t want to be driving the mountain road in the dark.” Danny stood and put out a hand to help Evan to his feet. “Are you ready?”

Evan put his hand in Danny’s. “I’m ready.”

They packed up and headed back into the forest. 27

By the time they’d made it down the mountain, the western sky was a brilliant turquoise streaked with dark gold and rose. When they arrived back at the bed and breakfast, it was full dark. Danny was ready for a hot shower, a light dinner, and a sensual evening with Evan.

What he got instead was a distraught innkeeper anxiously awaiting their return.