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Instead I came face-to-face with a petite brunet with short, spikey hair, hazel eyes, and a slender frame.
He caught my gaze and winked. “My mother had a sense of humor. I’m Thor. What can I get you to drink?”
Even as he asked the question, about ten members of the crew arrived.
“Uh—” I leaned closer. “Nonalcoholic cider?”
“You got it.” He pivoted to Stella.
I sank into the chaos of noise.
The two women had simply accepted I had an ex-husband who was a jerk, Hell, they hadn’t batted an eyelash at me being queer, and clearly Stella was a lesbian.
Later, I’d remember I could’ve seen Cody’s condo complex from the parking lot of the brew pub, but at the time, I was too busy enjoying the first social moment with coworkers I’d had in years.
Chapter Six
Cody
Ihalf-expected Lorcan to be a no-show. I’d texted him back that I’d see him at noon at Heritage Park, but he hadn’t responded.
The text showed as being delivered.
Nothing more came.
I pulled into the parking lot—immediately spotting him. He was huddled against a well-loved pickup truck. I slid my electric SUV into the spot next to it.
The aunt who had helped me with the down payment on my condo had also arranged the financing for this baby. I owed a lot of people a lot of money—but I was slowly building equity. Plus, the SUV was used. That helped.
I hopped out and headed his way.
He kept his hands in his jeans pocket.
“Sorry, I didn’t realize how blustery today was going to be.” I gazed toward the sun, with my sunglasses blocking the glare. “Beautiful day, though.”
“Yeah, for sure.” He squinted.
“Do you have sunglasses? I might have an extra pair—”
“Nah, I’m good.” He shrugged. “Once we start walking, I likely won’t even notice.”
I will—because I get to look at your gorgeous eyes. Something mesmerizing in the depths of those dark-brown irises had me entranced. He wasn’t classically handsome. More of a rugged attractiveness that spoke to me. “Shall we head out?”
He nodded.
And so we did.
The trail meandered down toward Hatzic with stunning views.
Kids played.
Dogs barked.
We passed an older couple who held hands as they walked. Then we scooted out of the way as a family with two strollers passed us.
I did some quick calculations in my head.
Lorcan met my gaze.
