*Lauren*

The pounding rain came down catching me off guard, drenching my clothes, and sticking my hair to my face. Panic crept in as I realized this storm was much worse than any of us had expected. The wind roared in my ears, tugging at my jacket as if it was trying to tear me apart.

Walking along toward my house along the beach wasn’t my best idea, and I regretted my decision to leave the safety, warmth, and dryness of Dad and Shelby’s bungalow. The temperature had ...