Jerica had packed an overstuffed duffle bag with unnecessary clothing for their first camping trip but forgot essentials like a sleeping bag and proper shoes. By the end of that trip, she was grumbling curses under her breath with every step of the hike, her face a portrait of quiet misery.
This time wasn't much different. He'd watched her pack for this trip while mumbling a steady stream of complaints about "the ridiculousness of compulsory fun." She'd tossed in clothes and toiletries with no apparent strategy, throwing in first aid supplies as an afterthought. But a tent? Mosquito repellent? Sunscreen? Bear spray? Completely overlooked.
Jared's smile widened as his gaze lingered on her sneakers. Walking shoes for a trek? he thought with fond exasperation.
