CHAPTER 9
GRACE
It felt strange leaving Ian’s house for the first time. I hadn’t stepped foot on the grass since I’d showed up on his back porch. However, it was the perfect day. The breeze was warming up and there wasn’t a cloud in sight to hide the crystal blue sky. The mountains were magical, still covered in snow. It was like I was seeing things differently for the first time. Closing my eyes, I breathed it all in. I was alive.
“Grace, you okay?” Reed shouted, his voice echoing in the wind.
I opened my eyes and squinted against the sun. Reed stood by the barn door, his concerned gaze on me. I waved and started toward him. “I’m fine. Just taking it all in.”
From far away, his body resembled Ian’s, all toned and muscular. His clean-shaven face was what set him apart from his older b
