*Harper*

Blue Lagoon was a theme bar. It had lots of beach and shell motifs, and the drinks on the menu were all related to the beach, mermaids, and sailing.

Jack was already at the bar, sipping on some electric blue drink. I slid onto the shell barstool beside him.

“You made it!” Jack said. He spun around and opened his arms like he was going to hug me.

“Did you think I’d blow you off?” I asked, creasing my brow and ignoring the ...