Page 10 of Inked By the Mountain Man

He smiles. "You really used to hide in here?"

"Sometimes."

"Why?"

"Because Lex believes every minute should be productive."

"Terrifying."

"Exactly."

I sit on an empty barrel, and Keanu leans against another. “You're different here."

"How?"

"Responsible."

I groan. "Don't insult me."

"It's not an insult."

"It feels like one."

His expression becomes serious. "You don't like working here?"

"I love the winery."

"Then what?"

I look around. "I think I'm scared."

"Of what?"

"Everybody's moving forward. Lex has Taila. Lyra has Owen. Lana had Marx, and even though they're apart now, she had this huge thing that changed her."

"And you're worried you're standing still."

"Yes."

Keanu steps closer. "You're twenty-three."

"Thank you for reminding me."

"I'm saying you have time."

"For what?"

"Everything."

His voice is quiet, and I look at him. “Even you?"

His jaw tightens. "Liv."

"Why do you keep saying my name like it's a warning?"

"Because you're dangerous."

I smile. "I'm five-four."