“Almost there,” Nathan announced, that uninhibited smile gracing his handsome face again. He seemed so alive. It was something that Bella saw so often since they arrived in Alaska. Back home had become so busy, and at times rather stressful, as they prepared Ithemba for the dozens of changes. But out here, in the wilderness, in the cool, crisp air, all worries were forgotten.
Bella stopped and took a deep breath, leaning on her hiking stick. The cold air made her lungs burn a little, but it was still rather refreshing. Bella reached down and rubbed her thigh, not for the first time. Nathan gave her a look and Bella immediately noticed, pulling her hand away. “I’m fine.” “Let me know if you need to rest,” he said. “Nope. I’m good.” Bella smirked at him and continued along the mountain trail. Nathan chuckled and shook her head. “That’s my wife… Still stubborn as ever.” Bella grinned. “Yep.” Her old injury didn’t often bother her, but she figured it was the drastic change from the climate that she’d grown accustomed too combined with the physical exertion of the climb. Still, there was no stopping her. She wanted to make it to the top of the mountain. To gaze upon the Pacific Ocean from the high altitude. “Remind me to give you a massage when we get back to our cabin,” Nathan told her. Bella wasn’t about to deny the physical contact. Not while they were away from the kids and had all the time in the world to explore their passions, sleep in, and even stay in bed where it was nice and warm. “I’d love that,” she said. Eventually, they got to the top and Bella gasped at the beautiful view. “Wow…” she said. She placed down her stick and stood near the edge of the mountain with Nathan right beside her. “We did it! Remember the first time we went hiking together?” She saw a spark of amusement appear on Nathan’s face. “Just forget the part where I hurt myself as we were returning.” “Hey at least we made it to the top of the mountain without any injuries… from either of us.” Bella thought back to Mexico where Nathan’s shoulder had been impaled by the stick. To this day, Nathan still had the scar. It was one of many things that reminded them of where they came from and where they were today. Bella’s leg was in the past, and even when it bothered her, she was so grateful to still be having adventures with the love of her life. She wrapped her arms around Nathan and brushed her lips against his. “So…” she said. “Which Alaskan adventure should we tackle next?”
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