Chapter 10
Aladden
When I unload the boat with the help of Rush and a few other guys, Aly stays in the truck. She waits for me as we go back and park it.
“I want to put this out there before I am forced to socialize with other women my age. I am not good at it; in fact, I will admit I am bad at most interactions. So if I hide behind you, get clingy, or am shy, you know why. And please don’t make fun of me for it, or I will jump overboard so I don’t have to face the humiliation.” Aly is holding onto my arm; she is so close and the heat of her body always amplifies mine.
“Don’t worry, I got you, I promise.” I take her hand off me, and grab her hand to lead her to the boat.
There are seven of us on Roosevelt Reservoir. I hand Alyeska a life preserver, but she glares at me and puts it beh
