Mike seemed almost pained as he admitted. “I’m too full to do anything right now, even though I really want to.”
I smirked. “Then what about another walk together after this? We can burn off some of the food and return to the cabin to have some fun afterwards.”
“I love that idea.”
We’d just finished eating and the sated feeling was instantly gone when we stepped out into the biting cold.
“Why couldn’t we at least have some snow?” I pouted, holding on to Mike’s hand awkwardly with our big gloves on.
“I know!” he agreed. “And according to the weather we won’t have any snowing in the daylight hours, only during the night.”
“That sucks. I wanted to watch it snow outside while we cuddled on the couch.”
Mike nodded eagerly. “That would be amazing.”
“So,” I began, changing the subject. “What do you want to do once we return home?”
He shrugged one shoulder. “I guess we let Rino decide on what case we take on next, and where. We already told him we would love to travel and I know not all mediums enjoy being away from their family. We might only have cases in other countries if Rino could pick.”
“I wouldn’t mind that,” I said honestly. “I just want to see the world with you and have fun, and we get to help ghosts and people while doing it. That’s perfect for me.”
“I feel the same way. I’d feared I wouldn’t be able to travel when my abilities came in. Knowing I can still do what I love, and with you by my side too, is a dream come true for me,” he said, smiling lovingly at me.
“Then we’ll spend the rest of our week here relaxing and then let Rino decide once we’re back home.”
“Sounds like the perfect plan. And hopefully I will have helped Jørgen find peace before the week is up.”
“Why don’t you try it today? I can pretend to do something else while you talk to him?” I offered.
He sighed. “I think I might just have to. We have so little time here and what I’m thinking of can’t just keep getting postponed.”
“Want to tell me about your plan?” I asked again, needing him to know I was here.
He shook his head. “I decided on doing this, so I take full responsibility. I just need you to be there for me once it’s done.” His eyes were fierce with determination.
I met his gaze and nodded. “I’ve got you.”
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Mike
I felt determined to give Jørgen peace, no matter what. I was done seeing his sad face as he stared outside at the glittering snow. And because I felt so determined, the door all but banged open as we returned. I looked over my shoulder and gave Dylan a sheepish look.
He just eyed me cautiously and closed the door, being obnoxiously obvious as he shut it so carefully it almost didn’t make a sound.Drama queen.
We removed our outer wear and made it two steps into the living room before Jørgen floated in front of me, “What happened?” he asked, eyeing the front door.
“I’ll banish you,” I blurted, ignoring his question. Jørgen knew I didn’t like doing banishments, so I had to keep my confident maskon, which meant I had to power through the speech I’d planned as we’d walked back from the restaurant.
Jørgen blinked at me, stunned. “I couldn’t ask you to do that, Mike, that would be a horrible experience for you.”
“I know. But you being here isn’t helping anyone either. I don’t know what will happen once I’ve banished you, though.”
Jørgen nodded. “I’m okay with that. I just long for this to be over.”
I gave a short nod, ignoring Dylan’s wary gaze. He trusted me, and I needed him to comfort me once this was over with.
“Ready?” I asked, holding my hand out for Dylan while my gaze never left Jørgen’s.
