Chapter 158

They drove for almost fifteen minutes until they arrived at a large building with towering walls and colourful holds scattered throughout. ‘Is this... a rock climbing gym?’ Elodie asked, incredulous. ‘I didn’t know there was one so close to my house.’ ‘It’s new. Opened last week.’ Ari nodded. ‘I thought it would be fun to mix things up a bit. Plus, I know how much you love staying active, so I figured why not combine a workout with some fun?’ Elodie smiled. Other guys might have taken her to a movie or an amusement park, but Ari always seemed to understand exactly what she needed. Together, they suited up with harnesses and helmets, listening intently as the instructor showed them the basics of belaying and safety techniques. As they approached the first wall, Ari smirked. ‘You ready to eat my dust, princess?’ Elodie rolled her eyes. ‘Oh please, I’ve been climbing mountains since before you even hit puberty.’ Determined to prove himself, Ari quickly scaled the wall, reaching the top wi