“What is it?” I tilt my head to watch him.

“You seem a bit more relaxed now we’re over here.” That’s an understatement; being away from over-sexed women with lusty gazes certainly takes the edge off the atmosphere. I regret not coming on this trip as just the two of us. I think I would have preferred it.

“I feel more relaxed,” I answer lightly without explanation.

“You look it.” He skims another stone like an expert. I watch him, catch his smile and ...