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“Then there’s what’s gonna happen, Mr. Wilcox.”
It’s impossible not to cockily smirk. “Any hidden rules or stipulations or terms and conditions I should know about, Miss Winters?”
“Not this time.”
“Begin.”
“Lake or pool?”
“Pool.”
Her frown is expected; however, it still sparks a small chuckle.
“I know. You prefer the lake. It’s closer to the ocean.”
“Correct.”
“Can I swim closer for that?”
“No, but I like the negotiation attempt.”
“It’s my nature.”
“Scuba or snorkeling?”
“Snorkeling.”
Another frown is flashed.
“You’re scuba. Bigger risk. Bigger reward. Bigger chance of seeing sharks.”
She adoringly nods over the idea.
“Can I swim closer now?” Shifting my weight around on the uneven ground keeps the content from cutting into my feet. “A prize for being honest even when I know the lie would get me what I truly want?”
To my surprise, Bryn beams brighter.
Caves.
“One stroke.”
Both arms are used to cover the most amount of distance they can in one go.
Unfortunately, it isn’t far.
I’m definitely out of practice.
“Mac and cheese or risotto?”
“Mac.” My finger lifts up in a matter-of-fact nature. “And real mac. Never it’s cauliflower replica.”
“Two strokes for knowing that that’s the ultimate betrayal at my dinner table.”
“Your mom’s told that story to Clark and Lucky many, many times.”
“Sorceress.”
“Hey, she had to get you to get eat your vegetables somehow.”
