Chapter 253 - The Heart of the Matter

Logan smirked. "You were saying?" Deonna opened her mouth to retort when the lodge's doors burst open, admitting a gust of wind and rain, along with a figure that could only be described as larger than life. "Hello, hello, hello!" the man boomed, shaking water from his impressively styled mullet. He wore cargo pants tucked into combat boots, and a vest covered in more pockets than seemed necessary. "Who's ready for some survival?" Deonna blinked, momentarily stunned. "Um, you must be..." "Wildman Wayne, at your service!" the man announced, striking a pose. "Survivor extraordinaire, nature's best friend, and your guide to the wild side of team building!" Logan leaned close to Deonna, whispering, "Please tell me this isn't the 'expert' you hired." Deonna plastered on her best professional smile. "Wayne! So glad you could make it. I'm Deona Maine, we spoke on the phone." Wildman Wayne grabbed Deonna's hand, shaking it vigorously. "Deonna, my dear! Ready to turn these corporate type