10. Kaya

Kaya

As we walked to where I would have us camp for the night, I began to feel a bit nervous. I felt my palms sweating. I tried to relax. I removed the pack once we got to the clearing, I thought would be a good place.

I reached down and pulled out the Ax I had attached to the side of the pack. Cade made a face, but he understood after seeing me cutting up a fallen tree. Cade had taken over the wood so I could set up the bedding that I had brought.

I laid out the furs next to where I planned to put the fire. I gathered it up once Cade had cut enough wood for the whole night. He watched as I started the fire. I looked at him. There was nothing else to do.

This was it. I felt my face getting hot. Why was I so embarrassed? Cade came closer, closing the gap between us. His gaze met mine. He must have known I was nervous because his mouth moved. "Just take a deep breath. It is just us here."

I did as he said. It helped. Then, slowly, he kissed me. He opened his mouth, and I mimick