LAURA

“Why wasn’t I invited to this party?”

I turned my head and found Jack strolling towards us, a bright smile on his face. He was wearing khaki shorts and a button down shirt, the whole beach look. Balery quickly created space for him and he dropped down on the bench next to her leg.

“It’s a girls only party,” I told him. “You’re only getting away with it because you’re the best friend’s husband.”

“That, I am.” He grinned, then leaned down and kissed his wife.

Letting out a sigh of content, I closed my eyes and laid my head back on the bed. Those two were going to...