16 Dani I purposely inserted some extra sashay into my step, since I knew Max was behind me as he helped carry Kevin. Even though it was probably wishful thinking on my part, I could almost feel his warm gaze on my backside. Although I was being silly, and this was neither the time nor the place for such thoughts, the chance that Max might be watching me was all I could think about as we made our trek through the woods. Molly was leading the way as if she knew precisely where she was going. I was glad she was with us because I didn’t want to admit that I had no idea which direction led back to the parking area. It was a significant hike back to civilization and my aching body was letting me know that I had overdone it. Being hogtied in a cave, without my usual snacks that I nibbled thr

