I laughed a little and melted into the kiss for a moment. “And I love you, you crazy mountain man.”
He winked and pulled back a little. “I hope you’re ready,” he said casually, like I had any idea what he was talking about.
“For what?” I didn’t bother to hide my surprise. The only plan for the day was the festival, and that was plan enough.We’d both been working what felt like nonstop for months; having no planwouldbe a plan at this point.
He smiled, slow and knowing. “In a few hours, when this all wraps up, I have something to show you.”
“What could you possibly have to show me?”
He winked. “It’s a little surprise Summit and I have worked up.”
I looked at the sleeping dog. “Is that right?”
“It is.” He nodded seriously, trying not to smile. “In fact, it was Summit’s idea.”
“Well, then, I can’t wait to see what he’s planned.”
“Me too, Dots.” He kissed my forehead. “You’ll just have to wait till tonight.”
There was a time I would have convinced myself that whatever this was had an expiration date.
But as Preston disappeared into the crowd, Summit trotting at his heels, I felt it settle deep in my bones.
Whatever came next—hard days, long meetings, unexpected turns—I wasn’t facing it alone.
And for the first time in my life, that felt like everything.
