Page 111 of The Nicest Thing
"Do you have any suggestions?" I asked."We're kind of far from home, and we have to be somewhere tomorrow."
The officer shrugged."Well, you won't find much out here.There's a cabin a little ways back, belongs to me and my husband.You're welcome to stay the night there at no cost if you want."
"Thanks," Finn said, "I think we'll take you up on that."
Her eyes twinkled."Gotta warn you.It's not much.You'll have water from the well, but we turn off the electric this time of year—though the storm probably knocked that out anyway."
"Sounds perfect," Finn said.
She sent the address to Finn's phone and threw me a wink."You two enjoy the cabin.Oh, and watch out for grizzlies."
As we did a U-turn and started driving back at a snail's pace, I said, "Think she was joking?About the bears?"
"I guess we're about to find out."
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There were no grizzlies.
At least none that we could see.
Thank goodness.
But when we reached the cabin and got out of the car, the rain soaked both Finn and I to the bone within seconds.As he grabbed both my bag and his, I reached for the handle.
"I've got it," I said, yelling to be heard over the rain.
Finn just shook his head.
"You're being ridiculous."
As I tried to tug mine free, Finn held on tighter and said, "Just go, Rose.Before we both drown out here."
It was a very real possibility.
We walked/ran to the cabin.Retrieving the key out from under the cute ceramic frog, I unlocked the door, turned my phone light on—and couldn't help the groan that escaped my lips.
"What?" Finn said, water dripping down his face, wearing a grin even as he carried our stuff."It's cozy in here."
"One bed," I said with a frown."Seriously?"
"You can have it, Rose.I'll sleep on the floor."
"You absolutely will not," I retorted.
"But—"
"This floor is covered with dust, cobwebs, and who knows what else.It's unsanitary.There's no way I'm letting you sleep down there."
Finn grinned."Worried about my wellbeing?"
I rolled my eyes."I'm just thinking of how guilty I'll feel if you came on this trip for me only to end up sick."
"I came voluntarily."
"Still."
"Okay, I'm good with us sleeping together."
