Why did you want me to dress warmly?" she asks. "Are you taking me to a Siberian prison?""Nope.""Abandoned research station in Antarctica?""Nope.""You're taking me to practice for our two-person skeleton race at the Olympics.""Yes.
In this excerpt from "Isla and the Happily Ever After" by Stephanie Perkins, a character questions a partner about dressing warmly, suspecting they are being taken to a cold or dangerous place. She jokes about possibilities like a Siberian prison or an abandoned Antarctic research station, implying she’s surprised or worried about the conditions.
The partner reveals the true reason for her attire: it's to prepare for a two-person skeleton race at the Olympics. This playful exchange highlights their fun dynamic and the unexpected activities they are about to undertake, blending humor with their shared adventures.
