By the time they returned to the cabin, the sun had disappeared completely.
Darkness had settled over the forest, turning the towering pine trees surrounding the property into looming silhouettes against the night sky. The lake beyond the deck reflected strips of moonlight across its surface, while warm golden light spilled from the cabin's windows, making the isolated retreat feel cozy despite the wilderness surrounding it.
The moment they stepped inside, Raina dropped onto the couch with a dramatic groan.
"My feet hurt."
Ethan locked the front door before glancing over his shoulder.
"We spent nearly ten hours walking around a theme park."
"I blame you."
"You blame me for everything."
"Because everything is usually your fault."
Ethan laughed as he carried a few grocery bags toward the kitchen.
Raina watched him disappear around the corner before allowing her head to fall back against the cushions.
The strange thing about Ethan wasn't that he was kind.
