"Shut it!" Will turned back to me, holding out a hand. "Come on, Karrie. You got this."
"I do not have this," I informed him primly. "I can assure you that if I get on this line, I will die. And if I die, that means I can't have dinner with you tomorrow night. So, your options are either allow me to die or allow me to live, and I might even let you visit."
Dane's shoulders began to shake, the strong, stoic man was actually laughing at me.
I don't care. Come hell or high water, I'm staying here.
"Look, I'm all for the low eco-living," Drake interjected, crouching before me. "But the thing is, you stay, we all stay. And the lights are on predetermined timers. They only stay on for a few hours a day. Now I'd be fine in the dark, but Dane here?" He pointed at his husband. "The man still needs a nightlight."
Dane snorted, rolling his eyes.
"So, your choice, Karen. We can all stay here and listen to Dane scream, or you can give it a go."
Will's fingers entwined with mine, his hand warm and solid. "No pressure."
I closed my eyes, sucking in deep, gulping breaths. "I hate this."
"I know. But you've done so well. One more obstacle, and that's it."
I tried to calm my racing heart. "Promise?"
"Swear it."
I nodded, keeping my eyes screwed shut. "Okay, I'm ready."
I heard Dane push off, heading down to the landing pad where he'd be waiting for us, trying desperately not to think about what was coming.
"What else is on this resolution list?" Will asked as Jay followed, hollering as he went.
"Skydiving."
Will snorted.
"Some kind of tantric yoga retreat."
"I thought that was a sex thing?"
I shrugged, my eyes still closed. "Maybe? Chrissy is desperate to get me laid."
Will muttered something under his breath. "And?"
"Meat load therapy. But Mistress H is doing that one."
"Is that a sex thing as well?" Will asked as Liam took off, letting out a 'yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker' shout.
"No, something to do with massages and rainforest noises. It's meant to be relaxing." I answered, still with my eyes closed.
The floor is solid. The floor is solid…
Will's hand settled between my shoulder blades, guiding me toward the zip line. "You want me to go first or after you?"
My hand shot out, finding his arm, fingernails digging in. "Don't you fucking leave me."
Will wrapped his arm around me, holding me close. "Don't worry, I got you."
As Drake quickly hitched me up, Will continued to soothe me, his voice warm and gentle.
"Ready, Karrie?"
