Chapter 104

Seris’s POV

The moon hung low and full, casting its silvery light across the restless ocean. Each wave broke with a soft roar, spray glinting in the pale sheen. I lifted my gaze to the sky, watching a squadron of seagulls wheel overhead, their wings catching the moonlight as they cried into the night. A gentle breeze wandered along the shore, brushing against my skin and tangling in my long, blonde locs. I pressed my toes into the cool sand, letting its fine grains sift between them, grounding me in the moment.

Tonight the beach was anything but tranquil. A roaring bonfire blazed a short distance from the water’s edge, its flickering flames illuminating the gathering of resort guests. Logs had been arranged around the fire, and soft laughter drifted through the salty air. Though most of us had come here to escape crowds and find peace, the beach resort’s invitation to socialize was impossible to ignore—particularly when our dignified host, Ronan, insisted it would