The Stick Handler by Fox Cathryn

Author:Fox, Cathryn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cathryn Fox
Published: 2018-09-16T16:00:00+00:00

10

Katee

“Ohmigod, this view is amazing,” I say to Luke as I glance out the window of the helicopter. We were lucky that they had a cancellation and we were able to book it fast. The pilot takes us over a huge mountain and when we reach the other side, numerous skiers are weaving their way down a sugary hill. I wave to them, but I don’t think any of them can see me.

Luke is grinning at me when I turn his way. “You love this.”

“I do. I’ve never been in a helicopter before.” I grab my phone from my pocket and start taking pictures. “Where’s your phone?” I ask. “You might want to get a few pictures.”

He shrugs. “It’s back at the suite. I don’t want to take any calls this week. I’m sure my inbox is full.”

“What if Arianna is trying to call you?” I ask. “You might want to talk to her.”

He scrubs his chin and turns from me. I put my hand on his leg and give it a squeeze, letting him know I understand he doesn’t want to talk about it, but that I’m here for him just the same. Wanting to lighten his mood, I point to something near the tree line.

“I think there’s a bear down there?”

“What, really?” He leans into me, and I breathe in his familiar scent as he looks out the window. “I think it’s a wolf,” he says.

The pilot glances down, and heads toward the tree line. “It’s a wolf,” he says. “I’ll try to get closer so you can get a picture.” I squeal with excitement, and Luke laughs at me. I’m thrilled to see his mood has shifted again, and he’s enjoying this trip. The pilot heads close to the tree, but the sound of the engine scare the animal and it darts into the trees. I take some shots anyway. When I finish, Luke takes my hand and brings it to his lips. He kisses my fingers and says, “I’m glad you’re enjoying this?”

“Are you?”

“Yeah. I’m glad you’re here with me,” he says, and I lean in to him.

“I’m so glad we won the game. Still we would have had a good time just doing nothing together.”

“We always do.”

I’ve always been close to Luke, but after all the intimacies we’ve been sharing, I feel even closer to him. Impossible I know, but true nonetheless. We continued to hold each other, and enjoy the gorgeous views as the pilot finishes our tour, taking us back to the air strip near the resort. Luke gives him a big tip and we hop back into the rental car. Dusk is upon us as we reach our hotel, and Luke hands the car keys to the bell hop.

I hurry inside out of the cold, and Luke saunters in behind me, like he’s in no hurry to do anything. I let my gaze fall over him, but that’s when I realize I’m not the only one looking. From behind, two girls are whispering and gawking at Luke.

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