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he’s not walking us back to the cabin after all. He is actually following some kind of path over rocks and boulders that I think lead further into the forest.
    “Where are you taking me?” I ask in confusion.
    He doesn’t answer and doesn’t look at me. So I do the only thing I can. I burrow myself into his chest, trying to cover any part of me I can reach but also looking for more of his warmth. I think maybe his arms tighten around me marginally.
    I don’t think a long time has passed when he stops and I look up. “Oh my God!” I breathe. “Is this…?”
    “Here,” he says softly and lowers me to the ground. When my feet are steady, he pulls back. “Have your bath here.” And then he’s walking away.
    My mouth is hanging open and I don’t know what my reaction should be. Be upset over him leaving me alone out where I can’t find my way back or be thrilled of the place he has brought me to? Since I like to hope he’ll be coming back to get me, I choose the latter and turn my focus to the awesome sight before me.
    A hot spring!
    If it weren’t for the steams hovering over the water you’d think it was just a regular lake. But there isn’t really anything regular to be described in the marvel in front of me. I’m on top of a small hill with a warm pool in front of my feet and an amazing view of the forest and mountains surrounding the area. Absolutely mesmerizing!
    I quickly remove my underwear and step inside. Minutes ago I said no way was I removing all my clothes. Now I say no way am I letting those scraps of clothes get between me and that hot water. I sink into that little piece of heaven and let out a long sigh. Without giving it any thought I also dive my head inside and let the warm water do its healing. Healing my ankle, my fears, my soul.
    I resurface and make my way to one side of it a little further from the access point, making sure to keep my body submerged the whole time. The water feels so divine I can’t think of a reason I would ever come out. I close my eyes and drop my head back against the rock, letting my mind drift off.
     
    “Hungry yet?”
    My caveman’s voice startles me and I nearly jump out of the water before I remember I’m completely naked under the surface. I instinctually cover my breasts with one arm as I turn my head to find him. He’s sitting right next to the spot I’ve dropped my underwear and has piled my clothes over them. Next to my clothes is a bag – my bag!
    “You found my bag?” I all but screech. Oh, God! My clothes. My phone. My toothbrush and toothpaste! My towel! I think I might cry!
    He nods and pushes to his feet. Without another word he walks back towards the path and disappears. Did he just leave me again? This man has serious social issues.
    I quickly make my way out of my dream pool and find my towel and a clean set of clothes from my bag. Once I’m dry and dressed again, I shove everything back in my bag and start towards the path. My ankle isn’t bothering me yet and I want to hurry in case I catch up to my—
    I bump on a solid wall of hard muscle and inhale sharply. He grabs my arms to keep me steady. My heart is beating wildly in my chest. “Sorry,” I mumble when I finally can get my mouth to move.
    His grip tightens a bit before he drops his arms. “Can you walk?”
    I nod, lost in his gaze. He’s taller than me by a head, making him at about 6’ 3’’, if my estimations are correct. He still hasn’t stepped back and my breasts are brushing his chest. I let out a short exhale when I feel my nipples tighten and am the first to take that step back.
    He takes my bag from my hands and whirls around, starting down the path with me on his heel. I notice that he’s probably not going at full speed in order for me to catch up. As soon as we are back in the cabin though, he drops my bag on the porch and leaves. I want to ask where he is going but I hold my tongue. It’s none of my business and I don’t want to get on his nerves and