Chapter Sixteen
Kai had nearly forgotten about this hunter’s lodge, but clearly someone had been taking care of it. Firewood was stacked next to the wood stove and cans of food filled the shelves over the stove. There was even a bed pushed to one corner, with a pile of clean bedding stacked neatly on top.
The one-room cabin wasn’t insulated, but it was a well-built structure that would keep them cozy while the storm raged.
He dropped his wet gear just inside the door. He was so exhausted all he wanted to do was fall into that bed. But first things first.
“I’ll get a fire going and some lanterns lit, if you want to heat up some soup or something,” he told Nicole.
“Why don’t you just rest, I’ll take care of all that.”
“You sure?” That sounded like an incredible plan to him. His muscles
