Alexa's POV

I take a gentle breath, as I lie on the two-in-one sofa, with my body brushing against Dustin’s body to receive the warmth. The sun casts its golden hues across the beach, painting the world in a gentle glow. The scanty trees are here to provide the little shade and breeze we need. This is a sea environment, so we naturally have the cold and the breeze, no need for trees. With a sigh of contentment, I take a sip of my icy drink, relishing the coolness as it quenches my thirst.

The sound of crashing waves fills the air, getting into my mind and overwhelming it. I...