The room we given provided some spectacular views of the nearby beach, stepping out onto the balcony, pleased to feel a slight breeze, at least. Emma cuddled into my side. "Thank for inviting me along, Nate."

"Didn't want to go alone and, well, considering I knew how you felt about me, I thought asking you was the right thing to do. I'll be honest, I was thinking about it while I was away."

"You were?"

"Of course. I certainly wasn't going to come here alone. Only thing is, if you hadn't said yes, no idea who I would have asked."

"Well, Rebecca is far too young though the crush she...