Lion Head Mesa If it was never yours to begin with, take it anyway

It had been a long walk, a silent journey for the two, and she was glad to see it end.

She caught him glancing her way, his sideways grin sending pleasing shivers down her spine. Not many affected her the way Ace did, especially not someone she barely even knew, but he did and, oh, was it fun. An impish grin thrown his way, a quick wink to accompany, and back to business.

So enraptured in the mountain beside her that she hadn’t realized the view he blocked, or noticed the scents that permeated the area. His words made her hackles rise and caused her to sidestep into Ace. 

Though she felt safe at his side, there was still a minute sense of apprehension.