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They don’t seem to be common around here. Elk and deer, sure, but not moose. By the way he looked at me, I think I was his first person.” A mile later: “Last winter I had to hole up beyond that ridge overnight after a freak storm blew in. I probably could have made it out, but why take the chance? I found a nice cave and fell asleep listening to the wind.”
    We passed Idaho City and drove fifteen minutes beyond the old town. Slowing down for a turnoff, she expertly maneuvered her jeep along an ill-kept road. She drove much faster than I thought safe, but kept complete control. My body stiffened a bit as we bounced over the rough terrain. She could sense my discomfort but didn’t slow for my sake, enjoying showing off her skill and setting me on edge.
    It excited me. Everything about her made me want to take risks I wouldn’t normally take. Even my fantasies about her were more aggressive than my norm. Or maybe she was drawing out a part of me that I didn’t know was there.
    “This road’s not even used by the Forest Service anymore, and it’s not on any of the maps. Since it’s not hunting season, we shouldn’t run into anyone. We’ll be alone.” Her voice lowered to her erotic husky rumble at the last sentence. Almost a growl, it expressed how desperately she wanted to be alone with me.
    “That’s all I’ve wanted since I saw you dancing.” I returned her look and felt my body warm, my intentions quite clear. A few miles later she stopped and put the jeep in park. Leaning across the seat, she gripped my hip as her mouth touched mine. The gentle kiss conflicted with the passion growing between us, and my hand clutched her hair possessively. Our need was rising, and the kiss didn’t last long enough. “Time to go.” She jumped out of the jeep without opening the door, grabbing a full-sized pack from the back.
    “You can’t possibly carry all of that.” I gaped at the sight of it. “That has to weigh forty pounds.”
    “Closer to fifty.” She expertly hoisted it on her back and snapped the waistband, shifting it into a comfortable position as if it weighed less than half that.
    “Give me some of it, at least.” I demanded. I was no weakling, and it didn’t seem fair for her to be the mule.
    She laughed. “How are you going to carry it? I didn’t bring another pack. Besides, I’ve carried more for longer distances than we’re going today.”
    Fifty pounds! “Why would you bring so much for just a day hike? We can leave some of it behind.” I went to open it to remove some of the contents, but she twisted and slapped my hand playfully.
    “Nope. You don’t get to see inside yet. It’s a surprise.” I crossed my arms over my chest, but she didn’t relent. “I think we’ll go northeast from here.”
    “Fine. You could at least have brought me a pack.” She smirked, her eyes twinkling with her secret, and took off northeast. I trotted to catch up, wishing her pack didn’t hide her ass so well.
    The scenery of course was spectacular. I could barely breathe trying to keep up with Billie, who wasn’t even winded while carrying almost half her weight. We spoke infrequently, and then mostly to point out interesting plants and the occasional small animal. We caught a fox off-guard; it saw us, froze, and disappeared in less than five seconds. Finally we reached a small clearing. She turned, a sexy smile on her face.
    “We’re here.” Wherever here was, I thought, trying to catch my breath. I’d never find my way out alone. She gently placed the pack on the ground and wrapped her arms around me, causing my breath to quicken for entirely different reasons. “You’re amazing, Sadie. It’s the rare human who can keep up with me.” Interesting choice of words, I thought.
    But then her lips silenced all thoughts and there was only us. Finally I had her in my arms and could feel her skin buzzing when it touched mine. The radiance of her mind and body intoxicated me. I’d never felt so taken