*Shelby*

“I am so sorry; we didn’t realize you were out here. We will give you some privacy,” Reggie said as he kept his head down and shuffled through the sand back to the dock.

“We aren’t leaving for a few more hours,” Michael said, holding my gaze as tightly as I was holding the open book to my chest.

“Take your time and enjoy yourself. I will make sure no one comes down and bothers you if you would like to resume ...