Chapter 310: Don't Hold it Against Mother Nature

I was trying not to hold it against Mother Nature.

The trail widens further ahead, more sunlight pouring into the forest canopy, and Elliot slows, walking next to me on the trail. Something flashes in his eyes, a particular expression I can't put my finger on, and then he stops walking altogether, choosing instead to back me off the trail until my back hits the trunk of a tree.

What the heck?

"Remember, we said we'd stay on the path." Nothing ever good came from going off the path.

He laughs not disturbed. "There's something I need to do."

With nowhere to escape, his body boxes me into the tree as if he wants to wrap us both into a hug, but then his lips fall to mine, seeking them out for a tender kiss.

My body hums with anticipation and I grab onto his shirt, trying to pull closer. But Elliot trips over a tree root, barely missing my body by swerving to the side so he doesn't squish me against the tree.

He looks around as if realizing for the first moment where we are. "