116. Sterling

Chapter 116

Sterling

It’s later than I intended. Already after dark. But I’m here.

My heart thuds loudly inside my chest as I pull my truck up to the front of my house and turn the engine off.

Fisher and the guests are spending tonight on the river again, but I told them I had to go help out the other campsite.

And I did. I drove over to where Glen and Simpson have a group of hikers. I helped them with dinner. I used the showers at their campground. And then I told them goodbye.

Because I’m spending tonight at Black Mountain Lodge.

I slam the truck door and stride across the gravel.

Only I’m not going to sleep until I bury myself inside Courtney.

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