*Shelby*
“I am so sorry; we didn't realize you were out here. We will give you some privacy," Reggie said as he kept his head down and shuffled through the sand back to the dock.
“We aren't leaving for a few more hours," Michael said, holding my gaze as tightly as I was holding the open book to my chest.
“Take your time and enjoy yourself. I will make sure no one comes down and bothers you if you would like to resume reading."
Michael winked at me and then followed Reggie back to the dock. I watched him as he walked away, his neatly pressed linen button-up fluttering gently in the breeze.
Once he and Reggie were at a safe distance, I grabbed my shirt off of the lounge chair next to me and slipped it over my head.
I let myself fall backward on the plush cushions and closed my eyes,
