This is the first time I’ve seen Belle like this, so free andunencumbered. Excluding the times where I f****d herworries away, of course. Part of me is jealous that a landscape can trigger the sameresponse in her as I can. But then I remember I brought herhere. This is still my doing. “You can take a dip in the blue lagoon later. The silica issupposed to be healing,” I say. “Because…” She glances around like the other shoe is goingto literally drop on her any second. “Because I’m working,right? I didn’t think—” “No, I’m working,” I tell her. “I’m here to make sure the hoteland resort has a successful opening week. Your job is to enjoyyourself and take notes.” And to show Giorgos Simatou that he doesn’t hav

