Ten minutes into the walk and Geoff had to admit he really liked Big Bear. He’d liked it as a kid the few times he’d come up here, but he hadn’t really expected to like it as an adult. He’d never been a fan of the cold, yet the brisk air sort of made him feel more alive.
Adrian glanced at him. “What are you grinning about?”
“I don’t know. This is nice.”
“What is?”
“Big Bear. Walking. You, me, Salem.” Who had been dressed in a heavy doggy sweater. Geoff shrugged. “It’s nice.” And domesticated. He could so get used to it.
Adrian stared at him for a half second, but then smiled back. “It is nice. I love this area. It almost has a small town feel to it. Some people only come for the winter or some only come for the summer, but there are some of us living here full-time. I like to go out o
