Aiden stands before me, his smile wide and carefree.
“For real?” I ask again, earning another laugh from him.
“For real.” He shakes his head, taking a long step toward me. He grasps my hips and pulls me forward. Leaning in, he whispers against my lips, “It will be fun.”
His soft lips are tickling me to distraction, but I focus. “Walking isn’t what I would consider a leisurely activity, and it’s freezing.”
He fractionally leans back to pin me with his stare, his eyes gleaming with mirth. “It’s fifty-five degrees out today. That’s almost hot for November. Also, it’s called a hike, which is more enjoyable than an ordinary walk. There’s a stunning park with trails going through the woods, and it’s not too far from here. You’ll love it. I promise.”
The distance between our lips begins to c
