The drive up to the cabin had been gorgeous. The scenery was breathtaking with snow covering the bare branches of what I thought might be aspen trees. It must have warmed up since the snowfall because luckily the roads were clear.
Rolling down my window, I could smell a combination of evergreen and fresh forest air. Upon arrival, I could tell I was going to like it here. Darren’s cabin was so cozy and overall lovely, like something right out of a fairy tale. I couldn’t think of a better way to put the tragic circumstances of my dad’s downfall behind me.
After taking a tour of the cabin and the “backyard”—which was a silly phrase since the entire forest could constitute Darren and Hope’s backyard—Riley suggested we go on a walk to explore even more of the woods and get some exercise. I liked the idea, and it was decided that the older kids would come along with us while the younger ones would stay back at the house with some adults to watch them.
Now that we were out and about on the hike, I was so glad to be getting such a big breath of fresh air and to be able to take in the beautiful mountain scenery and all the sights and sounds that nature had to offer. The woods were stark, not bleak, but just empty and devoid of people. I felt serene up here, like I could really relax and, God forbid, finally feel happy.
I hadn’t expected that we would run into anyone while hiking in the forest, let alone a handsome stranger. And the last thing on my mind was that it would be someone who caught my attention. It had been so long since anyone had done that, and I wasn’t expecting it to happen with everything on my mind due to my own family troubles.
But from the way that he was looking at me, I could tell that I had caught his attention too. The stranger’s eyes were so intense, and he kept staring at me. Even though it made me feel slightly self-conscious, I couldn’t help but stare back in wonder.
He was very handsome with dark, brooding features. His muscles seemed to almost burst through his clothes. He was tall with a strong build. He looked like he could uproot and carry a tree with his bare hands— like a Paul Bunyan type or the Brawny paper towel guy. He carried a rifle, but the way that his giant hands held it made it seem like a toy.
“Why don’t we all go back to our house?” suggested Darren.
I could see Elijah flinch and he seemed a bit hesitant and just a little— I don’t know— “out there.” Something else was on his mind— I mean, besides me, or, maybe it was just me. How intriguing, I thought.
“Did you have another idea in mind?” I asked him.
Elijah seemed pleasantly surprised at my question.
He hesitated for a moment. “Yes, actually. I know that it’s a bit of a hike back to your cabin and you guys are probably very cold. Why don’t you come to my house for coffee and hot cocoa to warm up for a bit?”
Now I was really curious. There was the collective chatter of agreement from the group.
“Okay. Lead the way,” Darren confidently replied.
Elijah winked and smiled in my direction before turning and walking the opposite way. It was such a slight gesture that I would have missed it if I hadn’t been paying attention. But, I was paying attention, especially to him. The gesture was so different from the lifeless, serious face that he had otherwise maintained.
My mind drifted as we walked. I kept wondering what he looked like underneath the clothes and heavy coat that he wore. Just catching a glimpse of his muscles let me know that he could easily lift me.
I tried to look at his shoes to see how big they were. I believed that the bigger the foot, the bigger the equipment. I smiled at the thought of being able to see what he was packing to find out if the theory was true.
Because he definitely had very big feet to match his large, muscular frame. I could feel my whole-body tingling, especially my pussy, which was also starting to feel very wet.
I knew that I was going to go wherever the group went since I was there to work, but secretly, I was excited about visiting with this mysterious new arrival and getting to know more about him. Hopefully a lot more about him.
Part of me felt like I needed to focus on my job and making sure that I looked after the children in the best way that I could. But another part of me couldn’t help but feel excited about the crush that was developing on this interesting rugged outdoorsman.
After a few minutes of walking, Elijah stopped and turned look at the group. His eyes honed in on me yet again, his smile reaching all the way up to his eyes.
“This is my home. I hope that you find it comfortable and inviting. You will have to excuse my mess. It’s just been me up here for many years.”
“It’s okay,” I said, warmly. “We are just happy that you are extending your hospitality.”
He nodded and turned to continue leading us to his house. This could turn out to be a wonderful adventure, I thought.