Chapter 34

Micah walks with me to the front door, “We should go camping for your eighteenth birthday next week?” He says.

“That sounds amazing. Just you and me?” I ask.

“Just you and me,” He winks.

“Did someone say camping?” My father asks behind me.

“Micah is going to take me camping for my birthday,” I smile.

“What a wonderful idea! I’ll let your mother know we will all be going camping,” He says and walks back into the house.

My shoulders slump, and I give Micah an apologetic look.

“Don’t worry about it. The more, the merrier, right?” He says.

“Sure,” I sigh.

“Plus, we can always go camping together alone another time,” He smiles.

“That’s true,” I say, perking up at the idea.

Micah leans in and places a gentle kiss on my cheek.

“Goodnight, princess,” He says quietly.

“Goodnight, Micah,” I wave, watching him disappear up the road.

I stay lingering in the large doorway until I can no longer see Micah. My hand