The next morningthey headed out, taking two vehicles that were packed. The talk was excited, and everyone was in a great mood. They’d had a fast breakfast before leaving, but he could tell by lunch they would all be hungry.
Finding a security system that would work for Elowen was easy and after a few quick questions they had an automatic locking deadbolt that would fit her front door. Griz was satisfied the two would work together to make her safer.
They stepped out of the store and Elowen bumped his shoulder.
“I feel safer already.”
“We’ll get the lock installed this evening along with the security system.”
Elowen lifted up on her toes and kissed his cheek. “Thank you. You all helping me feels great. I’ve not had anyone who would help me, and honestly, it feels good having you here.”
“I like being here.”
Her eyes sparkled as she looked up at him. He lowered his head and brushed his lips across hers. The kiss was sweet and quick, but the spark down his spine was like a wake-up call. If he wasn’t careful, everyone would know how much he desired Elowen.
“Let’s catch up with the others. I think the guys are in the hunting store.”
Elowen turned and craned her neck, looking for the women. “I see Danika entering the secondhand store.”
Griz nodded. “That’s her. I’ll walk you over there.”
“Thank you. You don’t have to. I think I can make it on my own.”
“I know you can, but I like being with you.”
She smiled up at him, her lips spread into a sweet smile. Looking into her face when she smiled like that was almost like looking into the sun.
He couldn’t keep the words to himself. “You’re very beautiful.”
“I think you look incredibly handsome.”
His chuckle slipped out. “I’m average at best.”
“No, you’re freaking sexy.”
“I don’t see it.”
“Of course you don’t. It’s not something most of us focus on. Instead we look at our flaws.”
He laughed more. “I have a lot of flaws.”
Her laughter joined his. “So do I. But I’m okay with my flaws.”
“I don’t see them.”
She shook her head as she kept laughing. “You haven’t looked hard enough. They’re there. “
They were at the secondhand store and he went in with her, surprised by the variety of stuff. He spied a wall of knives behind the counter and was drawn to it.
The woman working behind the counter lifted hereyebrows. “This display always draws men like you. Then they voice their displeasure of going into the hunting store first instead of coming here.”
He met her gaze and nodded. “Can I take a photo and send it to my friends? They’re all over at the hunting store.”
“Sure. Get them before they make any purchases over there.”
He sent the photo, and the guys responded with shocked face emojis and said they were on their way over.
“Why so many knives?”
