Magnificent Mess (Bears of Beauville #3)

LAUREL

I slept like shit. The heavy pub dinner didn’t help, but mostly it was the new bed and everything that had been going on. The things Monty had said about my supposed burnout or creative block or whatever bugged me more than they should have.

I was going to be a good boy today and make my therapist proud. I had a lazy morning, ate eggs and veggies Monty made for me, did some yoga in my room with the balcony door open, and took a long walk around town.

This time, I dressed for a chilly fall day in the mountains. Hiking pants, fleece hoodie, waterproof jacket, thin gloves, and my new, ultra comfy hiking boots. I’d forgone the sunglasses. Eyeing the locals in similar outfits, I felt like I might even fit in.