The moon is covered by a haze of low clouds, painting the night sky in a dark, luminous hue.Ĭolton moves confidently toward me. The water laps at his waist and we stand there, watching each other, breathing hard. Goosebumps break out over my skin as the cool water envelopes me, my wet clothes clinging to my body. Then I swim deeper, needing more of this feeling.Ĭolton chases after me until I'm chest deep. Her message will ring out loud and clear if I have anything to say about it.Ī sense of euphoria washes over me and I throw my arms out to my sides, turning in a circle and looking straight up at the dark sky as the cold water washes over me. I'm going to ensure Becca doesn't go quietly. It feels fucking amazing.Ĭolton's gaze snaps to mine at the sound and a slow smile uncurls on his mouth. God, I don’t remember the last time I laughed. But instead, I laugh, a raw, primal sound bursting from my lips. It feels so good and freeing that I almost cry. With a flash of clarity I get everything she's been trying to tell me. The crunch of sand in between my toes, the cold water rushing over my skin, and Colton's bright smile as he watches me fight my way into the surf makes everything crystal clear. There's nothing like charging into the ocean fully clothed to make you feel reckless and spontaneous.Īs soon as I hit the waves, I begin to understand what Becca has wanted for me all along. Taking a deep, fortifying breath, I charge straight into the water, despite the freezing temperature.
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