Chapter 33: Big Trouble

Henley

We walked down the path through the green foliage as the wind blew through my hair, feeling heavenly on this warm day. Although it was still spring, summer was definitely around the corner. Soon, the path opened up to the great expanse of white sand. White-capped ocean waves lapped against the shore as seagulls chirped in the distance, beckoning to us.

“Wow!” I stopped and looked around, taking it all in. “I never grow tired of this.”

Declan chuckled. “Neither do I.” He motioned with his head toward the beach, giving me a sexy smile without trying. “Let’s go.”

“I wonder where everyone is?” I looked down the beach, and there was no one in sight. “It’s as if we’re on a secluded island or something.”

“Umm... I could deal with that.”

Declan laughed as he pulled me in for a quick kiss. He set the basket down and helped me spread out the blanket. Then I placed the basket on the blanket and took off my shoes.

“It’s gorgeous here.”