The next time Mari woke it was to the sound of an elephant seal bellowing in her ear. Her lids popped open and she immediately looked around for the threat. Elephant seals were a lot bigger and tougher than the little harbor seal she turned into. For a second she thought she must have fallen asleep on the wrong beach.

Oh. She was once again under the covers on the lumpy motel room bed, with her head pillowed on Remy's arm. He slept on his side this time, his wings behind him. ...