Driving away from the main house, I lead us deeper into the property until we round a bend and the cabin comes into view.
The Aspen is unlike any of the other’s on the property. Half traditional log, half modern yurt, it sits nestled close to a hillside with windows offering a panoramic view of the valley below.
The top half is fashioned out of canvas and wood, while the bottom is composed of rustic timber and stone. A wide deckwraps around its base, complete with a hot tub located on the far side.
Keeping that bit of information to myself for now, I pull up next to a golf cart parked out front and cut the engine. “This is us. Those are so guests can drive themselves around the ranch,” I explain, jerking my chin at the small vehicle. “We try to keep pollution to a minimum up here.”
We climb out of the truck and Sasha spins in a circle, taking it all in. “Wow. It’s so beautiful.”
“Wait till you see inside.”
Grabbing our bags, I head up the steps and unlock the door. Stepping back to let Sasha enter first, I watch her face as I follow her inside.
“Holy shit,” Sasha whispers, head tilted back in awe. “This is... incredible.”
The cabin is rustic luxury at its finest. The main living space is full open concept, with a small kitchen to the right, and a living room with a leather couch, two armchairs and a fireplace to the left. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the curved walls, offering a panoramic view of the mountains and forest beyond.
But it’s the bedroom area that truly dominates the space. A massive king-size bed sits on a raised platform, draped with fresh white linens and fluffy duvet, flanked by two small nightstands.
“Other than the obvious, why does Meg call this the special cabin?”
“Let’s get situated, and I’ll show you.”
I carry our bags over to the bedroom, setting them down next to the dresser sitting a few feet away from the platform. Sasha follows, eyes fixed on the massive bed.
I watch her face, trying to read her expression as she takes it all in.
Clearing my throat, I do my best not to look too pleasedabout our unexpected living situation. “You gonna be okay with this? I can sleep on the couch.”
She shifts her gaze to look at me, a soft smile playing on her lips. “I’m not going to let you sleep on the couch. This is your sanctuary, Jax. The bed is big enough for both of us.”
My heart does a weird little skip. The last thing I expected was for her to be so cool about this, but hell if I’m going to question it.
“Alright then. Let me show you around.” I lead her over to the bathroom, which is just as impressive as the rest of the cabin.
The bathroom is spacious, and the walk-in shower is more than big enough for two people—which I’m trying very hard not to think about right now by the way. A large soaking tub sits under a wide expansive window, perfectly positioned to take in the mountain view.
“Shower’s in here. Shelves with extra towels here.”
“This is gorgeous,” she says, running her fingers along the edge of the marble countertop.
“Come on, there’s more.” I guide her back through the main living area to show her the kitchen. “Fridge is always stocked with the basics. There’s a coffee maker, tea kettle, and all that good stuff.” I point at the 80-inch flat screen hanging above the fireplace. “We even have Netflix.”
When I turn around, she’s looking at me, eyes sparkling, mouth curved in the sexiest smile I’ve ever seen. Suddenly nervous, I reach up to grip the back of my neck.
“Um… Okay. Let me show you what’s so special about this cabin.”
Excited for this part of the tour, I flash her a grin and walk over to a control panel on the wall next to the fireplace. I press a button, and there’s a click followed by a low mechanical hum from above.
Sasha’s eyes drift upward, jaw dropping as the ceiling beginsto retract, sliding open to reveal the clear blue sky. The entire yurt-like top opens up, leaving us standing in what now feels like a luxurious open-air room.
“Oh. My. God,” she breathes.
“So we can see the stars at night,” I explain, unable to tear my eyes away from the look on her face. “There’s a meteor shower tonight, so we can put it to good use. If you want.”
She turns to look at me, eyes bright. “Are you serious? This has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!”
“I figured you’d like it,” I chuckle, feeling a surge of satisfaction at her reaction. “It’s pretty spectacular when it gets dark. The stars up here are like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Even better than what you can see from Lakeside.”