Afterwards, they went for a walk to wear off some of their food. There were many trails around the lodge, marked and well maintained. The evening was becoming cooler, and under the cover of the trees, it was quite nice. Taking a path unoccupied by other guests, they enjoyed a long, gentle hike through the forest.
Where the trail was wide enough for two, Matt held Sarah’s hand. He looked forward to returning to their room and the waiting bottle of champagne. However, part of Sarah’s allure was her company. Matt found himself enjoying their walk as they engaged in conversation. They did pause once on a downed tree for a couple minutes of kissing, taking advantage of the silence and total isolation.
They returned to the room ready to relax. While Sarah slipped into the bathroom, Matt retrie
