6
Dropping the Gloves
An hour later Matthew walked with Aubree toward Millennium Park. They meandered through the beautiful snowy pathways on their way to the skating rink that was built into the center of the park during the winter. At the moment, a hundred people were out on the ice skating slowly in graceful circles.
“You ever skate here?” he asked.
“No.” Aubree blushed as she looked from him to the rink. “I don’t actually know how.”
“Then I’ll teach you.” Matthew led her toward an indoor stand that rented skates.
“Oh, I don’t know…” She hedged.
“What’s the worst that could happen?” Matthew played with her hands, lacing his fingers through hers.
She brushed her hair back from her face. “Well… I could fall on my butt and everyone would laugh?”
Matthew pulled her close, sliding h
